Powerline Technician - Apprentice

About Hyline Utility Solutions

Hyline is a growing and diversified electrical utility contractor that offers a wide range of services in both overheard/underground distribution and transmission. Project yards are spread across Southern Ontario completing a variety of work for utilities including overhead/underground rebuilds, road widening projects and pole replacements. We pride ourselves in our highly skilled workforce and well-maintained equipment. Our customer relationships are built and maintained through safety, quality workmanship, training, and service.

Powerline Technician - Apprentice

We are hiring full time Powerline Technician Apprentice's to join our growing company. If you value safety and enjoy working in a team environment, we invite you to apply to the opening.

Responsibilities

· Install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical distribution including overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, and other associated equipment

· Perform line maintenance in a safe and efficient manner utilizing de-energized, rubber glove and hot stick work procedures

· Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires

· Read and interpret blueprints or process specifications

· Perform live overhead tension stringing and underground cable pulling

· Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment

· Safely operate heavy duty utility equipment including Radial Boom Digger Derrick, Bucket Trucks, and related equipment as required

· Maintain excellent customer relations with utilities and the public

· Adhering to OHSA is high priority while maintaining personal and group safety at all times

· Ability to work effectively in a team and actively participate in crew tasks

· Understand and complete switching orders both self administered and with control room

· Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

· Physically demanding job tasks in challenging work conditions

Education & Experience

• Related work experience such as Arborist, Equipment operator, Electrician, etc.
• Diploma or certificate in a Powerline technician program would be an asset
• Must possess a clean driving record with a minimum DZ driver’s licence with preference given to candidates with AZR or AZ drivers licence.

The successful candidates will work in crews of 2-7 often traveling throughout Southern Ontario on a Monday-Thursday work schedule. Scheduled overtime is available as well as responding to outages due to inclement weather.

2024 Powerline Technician wage is $49.04 per hour plus benefits and 5% employee / 6% employer RRSP matching plan. 4% retention increase after 5 years of employment. Apprentice wage is a percentage based off the Powerline Technician rate.

Interested?

Please respond to our post on Indeed.ca before April 15th

Please send us your cover letter and resume via the specified application process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: $25.99-$50.02 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Retention bonus

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario AZ, ARZ, DZ or comparable from another province (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-04-15
Expected start date: 2024-05-13