Powerline Technician

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 160 hours per month
Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
Outdoors
Dangerous
At heights
Work setting
Urban area
Rural area
Electric power company
Electrical contractor
Remote location
Public utilities
Various locations
Tasks
Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment
Read and interpret blueprints
Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets
Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Powerline Technician Trade Certification
Apprenticeship training
Pre-apprenticeship training
Level one apprenticeship training
Level two apprenticeship training
Level three apprenticeship training
Level four apprenticeship training
Level five apprenticeship training
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Drug test
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish between colours
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Safety harness
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Judgement
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
Workplace information
On the road job
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Long term benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available