Apprentice Powerline Maintainer – Live-Line Trainee

Entegrus; Chatham; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Full-time union position

On-call rotation

Job summary

Entegrus Powerlines in Chatham, Ontario, is seeking an Apprentice Power Line Maintainer for its Chatham location. This role combines practical on-the-job training with classroom theory to develop hands-on skills in overhead and underground distribution.

You will work under the Lines Supervisor – Southwest, perform tasks from live line work to service disconnections, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule. A valid DZ license and a completed Power Line Maintainer course are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Power Line Maintainer course at an accredited Ontario college.
• Grade 12 graduation diploma is required.
• Registered with the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship as a Powerline Technician Apprentice.

Responsibilities

• Construction and maintenance on energized overhead distribution and/or underground distribution to 27.6 kV.
• Work at heights up to 35 meters from structure or aerial device with fall arrest system.
• Perform live line rubber glove work on voltages up to 27.6 kV using a bucket truck.
• Disconnection and reconnection of services at meters and other points.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal departments, contractors and customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Communication

Reading blueprints

Computer literacy

Education

Power Line Maintainer course

Grade 12 Graduation Diploma

Registration with Ontario College of Trades

Tools

Crane operation

Bucket truck use

Live line work

Electrical safety

Job description

Entegrus Powerlines in Chatham, Ontario, is seeking an Apprentice Power Line Maintainer for its Chatham location. This role combines practical on-the-job training with classroom theory to develop hands-on skills in overhead and underground distribution.

You will work under the Lines Supervisor – Southwest, perform tasks from live line work to service disconnections, and participate in a rotating on-call schedule. A valid DZ license and a completed Power Line Maintainer course are required.