Utility Worker/Operator
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is seeking a Utility Worker/Operator to join our growing Western Canada Distribution team, based in Alberta and supporting utility clients across Western and Eastern Canada. This role focuses on operating heavy and specialized equipment in support of powerline construction crews.
What will you do as the Utility Worker/Operator
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening
What will you do as the Utility Worker/Operator
- Ensure that provincial OHS legislation (including Alberta OHS Code Part 40), utility client safety standards, limits of approach, and company H&S requirements and initiatives are upheld in order to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
- Conduct self in a professional manner with internal team members, utility representatives, landowners and the public,
- Operating radial boom derrick,
- Operating pullers, tensioners and other stringing equipment to install and sag conductor,
- Operating backhoes, skid steers and other earthmoving equipment for excavation, trenching, backfilling and site preparation,
- Maintaining limits of approach and safe boom positioning near energized lines,
- Following ground disturbance requirements, including locates and hand exposure,
- Hauling, loading and unloading poles, reels, equipment and materials in support of overhead and underground construction,
- Rigging and signaling loads, and acting as a spotter for equipment operations,
- Completing daily pre-use inspections, fueling, greasing and basic maintenance, and reporting equipment defects,
- Participating in daily tailboards and field level hazard assessments (FLHAs),
- All other duties as assigned.
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
- RRSP match program
- Hands-on and supportive leadership team
- Employee referral bonus program
- Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
- …much more
- Demonstrated powerline construction experience (required)
- Proven experience operating radial boom derricks, backhoes, skid steers and pullers/tensioners or other stringing equipment
- Apprentice or Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification considered an asset
- Working knowledge of overhead line construction methods and safe work practices near energized lines
- Strong commitment to safety and good mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote assignments, and to work in all weather conditions, including extreme cold
- Must have a valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Class 1 preferred) and a satisfactory driver’s abstract
- Current training in CSTS, Standard First Aid/CPR and Ground Disturbance Level II
- Documented equipment operator training or competency assessments
Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.
Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate derricks, stringing equipment, backhoes, skid steers, and other specialized equipment to support overhead and underground powerline construction. Follow safety requirements, inspect and maintain equipment, handle materials and loads, and participate in hazard assessments.
Requirements
Demonstrated powerline construction experience is required, along with experience operating relevant heavy equipment and knowledge of overhead line construction and safe practices near energized lines. Candidates must have a valid Class 3 license with air brake endorsement, current specified safety training, documented equipment competency, and willingness to travel and work in all weather conditions.
Skills
- Powerline Construction
- Radial Boom Derrick Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Skid Steer Operation
- Puller and Tensioner Operation
- Overhead Line Construction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Rigging and Load Signaling
- Ground Disturbance Procedures
- Work Near Energized Lines
- Hazard Assessment
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Benefits Package
- Wellness Spending Accounts
- RRSP Matching Program
- Supportive Leadership
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Corporate Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Energy
- Trades
- Construction
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Powerline Construction
- Utility Distribution
- Radial Boom Derrick
- Pullers
- Tensioners
- Stringing Equipment
- Conductor Installation
- Conductor Sagging
- Backhoe
- Skid Steer
- Excavation
- Trenching
- Backfilling
- Site Preparation
- Overhead Line Construction
- Underground Construction
- Limits of Approach
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- Locates
- Hand Exposure
- Rigging
- Load Signaling
- Pre-Use Inspections
- Field Level Hazard Assessment
- Alberta OHS Code Part 40
- CSTS
- Standard First Aid
- CPR
- Class 3 Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement