Apprentice Powerline Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA eligibility for away-from-home"

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks an Apprentice Lineman to assist in constructing and maintaining power systems under the Foreman or Construction Manager, and to replace or repair defective lines, substations, and accessories.

You will engage in field safety leadership, training toward Lineman certification, and learn to read site plans while supporting transmission and distribution work in Ontario. The role includes a 21-on/7-off rotation and LOA eligibility.

Qualifications

• 6 months’ experience in Powerline or related industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution and transmission lines.
• Work safely and communicate effectively with team and supervisors.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Willing to travel

Overtime availability

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Powerline experience

Job description

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, theApprentice Linemanassist 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.

Training & Documentation Management

• Willingness to enroll in and complete training and documentation toward Lineman certification.
• Willingness to learn and interpret site plans and construction drawings.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• At least 6 months’ experience in Powerline or related industry experience

Skills & Abilities

• 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

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
• Work on transmission line projects throughout Ontario
• Work a project-based rotation schedule, initially anticipated to be 21 days on / 7 days off
• Eligible for $200/day LOA where applicable while working away from home.
• Be willing to travel to project sites as required

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

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.