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Apprentice Powerline Technician
- Yorkton, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
Position Summary
Under the guidance and direction of the Foreman or Construction Manager, the Apprentice Powerline Technician assist in the construction and maintenance of power systems, and replaces or repairs defective power lines, sub-stations, and accessories.
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
Education & Experience
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
Position Summary
Under the guidance and direction of the Foreman or Construction Manager, the Apprentice Powerline Technician assist in the construction and maintenance of power systems, and replaces or repairs defective power lines, sub-stations, and accessories.
Core Responsibilities
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Will implement safety policies, transporting materials, installing electrical transmission systems, performing repair work, and laying underground cable in trenches.
- Ability to adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations, follow safety standards and ask questions, if needed, related to safety practices in the electrical construction industry.
- Willingness to enroll in and complete training and documentation toward Lineman certification.
- Willingness to learn and interpret site plans and construction drawings.
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
- Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution and transmission lines.
- Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify high and low voltage transmission and distribution of electrical grid.
- Maintain interior, exterior, overhead, and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Install and maintain cables making part of power distribution systems.
- Assist in the construction, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to take and/or provide direction.
- Able to work in a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines.
- Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
Education & Experience
- At least 6 months’ experience in Powerline or related industry experience
- Able to distinguish between colors
- Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
- Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
- Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
- Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
- Valid driver’s licence with a clean and acceptable driver’s abstract; minimum Class 5 required, with a Class 1A licence considered an asset.
- Ability to travel to various project sites and office locations
- Ability to complete background screening and criminal record check
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist with constructing, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, and removing overhead and underground power lines and electrical distribution equipment. Follow safety requirements, support troubleshooting and repair work, and complete training and documentation toward lineman certification.
Requirements
Requires at least six months of experience in the powerline or a related industry, the ability to recognize hazards and work safely, and the physical ability to perform manual labor in varied weather. Applicants need a valid Class 5 driver's licence and must be willing to travel, work overtime and weekends, and complete applicable screening.
Skills
- Powerline Construction
- Electrical Transmission and Distribution
- High- and Low-Voltage Systems
- Overhead Power Lines
- Underground Cable Installation
- Electrical System Maintenance and Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance
- Hazard Recognition
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Color Differentiation
- Manual Labor
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- Trades
- Construction
- Energy
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Powerline Technician
- Lineman Certification
- Power Systems
- Electrical Grid
- Transmission Systems
- Distribution Systems
- Substations
- High Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Overhead Power Lines
- Underground Power Lines
- Underground Cable
- Electrical Construction
- Power Distribution
- Site Plans
- Construction Drawings
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Hazard Controls
- Safety Standards
- Troubleshooting
- Driver's Licence
- Class 5 Licence
- Class 1A Licence
- Background Screening
- Criminal Record Check