Journeyperson Powerline Technician - TERM

Red Deer; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is recruiting a Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a one-year term. The role covers construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines, with work on 4 kV and 25 kV systems.

Responsibilities include installing poles and equipment, performing high voltage work, responding to after-hours trouble calls, and ensuring safety. Remuneration is $64.38 per hour, with 80 hours biweekly and Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification with Red Seal is preferred.
• 4th year apprentices may be considered for the role.
• Knowledge of high tension electric distribution and transmission line work.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution and transmission systems.
• Work on high voltage overhead and underground lines (4 kV and 25 kV) with safety.
• Set poles, string wire, and install electrical equipment including transformers and insulators.
• Carry out underground construction, including wiring and substations.
• Install, connect, and service meters, streetlights, and traffic lights.
• Operate line trucks and respond to after-hours trouble calls and emergencies.

Skills

High voltage safety

Follow instructions

Pole climbing safety

Line tools & testing

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician (Red Seal)

4th year apprentice considered

Tools

Testing equipment

Line truck operation

Job description

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to fill a one (1) year term position. This position requires journeyperson-level skills in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines.

Top Key Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution and transmission systems in accordance with standard trade practices.
• Work on high voltage overhead and underground electrical systems, including operating on or adjacent to 4 kV and 25 kV lines, while ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
• Set poles, string wire, and install or hang electrical equipment, including transformers, lightning arrestors, cut outs, cross arms, insulators, fused switches, braking switches, and power line conductors.
• Carry out underground construction and maintenance, including pulling wires, setting transformers, and building substations.
• Install, connect, and service electrical meters, streetlights, and traffic lights.
• Operate and drive line trucks equipped with attachments such as winches, gin poles, hydraulic ladders, and pole hole augers.
• Respond to after-hours trouble calls, including correcting power failures, resolving downed line issues, and performing emergency repairs.
• Work under general supervision or independently on assigned troubleshooting tasks, with work subject to inspection during and after completion.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Possession of a Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate with Red Seal. *Consideration may be given to 4th year apprentices.
• Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in high tension electric distribution and transmission line construction and maintenance work.
• Some knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of first aid including artificial respiration.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires, exercising proper safety precautions.
• Skill in the use of line tools and testing equipment.
• Good physical condition and health, sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual and climbing tasks under adverse weather conditions.

Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254
Status: Term Full-Time
Remuneration: $64.38 per hour
Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information: The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately one (1) year.

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We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.