Job Summary

Duties –

In general, powerline technicians:

• Operate heavy equipment including ariel booms, diggers, backhoes, track hoe, skid steers and tension stringing equipment.
• Mount and secure upgrading trusses at heights from bucket using air and hydraulic tools.
• Re secure and move underground facilities on pole and preform work in and around underground facilities.
• Detach and re attach communication cables to allow for work to be performed.

Working Conditions –

• Work outdoors and travel to various work sites so travelling often is part of the workday. Periods away from home base.

• The work may be strenuous and require carrying, reaching, and frequent lifting of over 25 kilograms. Getting to power lines requires climbing poles or towers, working from a bucket attached to an aerial lift boom, or entering confined spaces such as manholes and underground vaults.
• Standard 50-hour week is normal, possible variances due to need per location.
• Power lines may be de-energized and grounded, or they may remain energized while power linemen are working.

Skills & Qualifications –

• Red seal certification
• Familiarity with communications services
• Class 1 Drivers Licenses

• Strength and stamina
• Coordination and manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude
• Comfort with heights
• The ability to work in a team
• Adaptability to changing tasks and locations