Apprentice Lineman — Ontario Field Powerline Trainee

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; London; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA $200/day

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is hiring an Apprentice Lineman to support the construction and maintenance of power systems across Ontario.

You will work under a Foreman or Construction Manager, assisting with installing, inspecting, repairing and replacing overhead and underground lines while contributing to safe field operations. This hands-on role suits someone with powerline exposure who wants to develop trade skills in an IBEW union setting, learning to read construction drawings and

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in powerline construction or a related industry.
• Willingness to enrol in Lineman certification training and learn to interpret site plans and construction drawings.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Strong safety awareness and hazard recognition.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; able to work independently or with a team.
• Physically capable of demanding manual labour in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, modification, repair and removal of transmission and distribution systems.
• Transport materials and lay underground cables in trenches.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead and distribution lines and maintain electrical systems.
• Follow OH&S requirements and contribute to safety improvements.
• Learn to interpret site plans and construction drawings for field activities.
• Collaborate with supervisors and crews to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Powerline construction

Safety awareness

Communication

Physical endurance

Driver's license

Site plans interpretation

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is hiring an Apprentice Lineman to support the construction and maintenance of power systems across Ontario.

You will work under a Foreman or Construction Manager, assisting with installing, inspecting, repairing and replacing overhead and underground lines while contributing to safe field operations. This hands-on role suits someone with powerline exposure who wants to develop trade skills in an IBEW union setting, learning to read construction drawings and