Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Athabasca University Students’ Union; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 3,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Swift Current is seeking a qualified Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a full-time role within its Light & Power Division. The position requires performing service and maintenance tasks for both overhead and underground distribution systems, ensuring reliable utility operation for local customers. Candidates should possess a Technical / Applied Science Certificate and have 1-2 years of experience, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and customer service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to perform work on live electrical systems using proper safety gear.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair 5KV and 25KV distribution lines and circuits.
• Attend to trouble calls to restore service promptly.
• Perform checks using ammeters and other measuring instruments.

Skills

Service and maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical / Applied Science Certificate

Job description

Salary Range : $3,979.20 to $4,059.20 bi-weekly

Posted Date : 26-Jun-2025

Location : SWIFT CURRENT

of Positions : Employment Terms :

Full-Time

Education :

Technical / Applied Science Certificate

Experience : 1-2 Years

Apply By : 11-Jul-2025

How to Apply? :

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three employmentreferences via email or in person at City Hall.

Application Information

Employer Name :

City of Swift Current

Employer Address :

177 - 1ST AVENUE. N. E.

SWIFT CURRENT,SK

CANADA

S9H 3W1

The Light & Power Division of the City of Swift Current is looking for a qualified Journeyperson Powerline Technician to join our team. Under the supervision of the Director of Light & Power, this position is responsible for service, maintenance and repair of most aspects of the utility operation including overhead and underground distribution systems, street light systems, traffic control systems, metering, transformation, substations and associated switchgear devices.

The City of Swift Current Light & Power municipal electric utility serves 9,000 industrial, commercial and residential customers. Light & Power also provides street and traffic lighting service for the City of Swift Currents 17,000 residents.

Key responsibilities include :

• Service and maintain the distribution system as required or by instruction from the Director of Light & Power and / or Technical Superintendent.
• Maintain and repair overhead and underground 5KV and 25KV distribution lines, secondary lines and street light circuits.
• Perform 138KV transmission and 25KV distribution switching or sectionalizing as directed.
• Attend all trouble calls, taking whatever action is necessary to restore service as soon as possible.
• Carry out load and voltage checks by clip-on ammeters, maximeters and recording instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams in relation to standard single phase and three phase transformer connections, street light controls, switches and relays, single and three phase metering, metering equipment, current and potential transformers.
• Connect and disconnect customer meters, record readings, meter data, etc.
• Follow up on customer complaints and inquiries.
• Perform work on dead or energized overhead & underground 5KV and 25KV secondary lines, using rubber gloves, hot line tools and other protective equipment as required.
• Be available for Standby as required.

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