Lineman

MYR Group Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MYR Group Inc. subsidiary Western Pacific Enterprises seeks a Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a specialized role in the Lower Mainland.

The position offers IBEW 258 subforeman rate with minimal travel and requires strong field expertise, communication skills, and comfort with administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be named through IBEW 258 and must pass BC Hydro security screening.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with clean abstract.
• Ability to pass BC Hydro security screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Ford F-550 bucket truck with 37 ft insulated boom.
• Work on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground with safety.
• Maintain electronic reporting and document control using laptop/smartphone.
• Communicate clearly in written, spoken, and electronic forms.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Safety mindset

BC Hydro security coordination

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Tools

Ford F-550 bucket truck

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland with minimal travel to other areas of BC. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258.

Company Overview

Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System.We are proud of our sustainability focus,reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

• Proven experience operating a Ford F 550 bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom
• Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground
• Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control
• Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic
• Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members
• Safety first mindset at all times

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • IBEW 258 rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Benefits and annual vacation allotment are per the respective IBEW collective agreement.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.