Apprentice Powerline Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking an Apprentice Powerline Technician to assist in building and maintaining power transmission and distribution systems. You will help install, inspect, repair, and troubleshoot high and low voltage lines, with emphasis on safety and teamwork across project sites.

The role requires willingness to learn, perform manual labor in varying conditions, and travel to multiple project locations, with potential overtime and weekend hours to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in Powerline or related industry
• Ability to work safely and follow safety regulations on site
• Capable of interpreting site plans and construction drawings
• Willingness to enroll in Lineman certification training and documentation management

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
• Troubleshoot overhead distribution and transmission lines.
• Assist in construction, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment.
• Work in a team to meet project deadlines and communicate directions clearly.
• Adhere to safety policies and participate in safety improvement initiatives

Skills

Color vision

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Driver's license

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 Powerline Technician assist in the construction and maintenance of power systems, and replaces or repairs defective power lines, sub-stations, and accessories.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Valid driver’s licence with a clean and acceptable driver’s abstract; minimum Class 5 required, with a Class 1A licence considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to various project sites and office locations
• Ability to complete background screening and criminal record check

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.

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