PLT

Midlite Powerline Construction; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlite Powerline Construction is seeking a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to join field teams across Western Canada, including Alberta. You will perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground powerlines, substations, and related infrastructure.

The role requires reading drawings, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with crews in outdoor environments. A valid Class 3 license and safety certifications are assets; travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) or equivalent recognized trade certification, with experience in transmission and distribution line work.
• Ability to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems, including substations and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, utility regulations, and safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, grounding, and working at heights.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining industry tools and equipment (e.g., bucket trucks, digger derricks, rigging, hand and power tools) and climbing or working from aerial devices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, line maps, staking sheets, and technical documentation, and to complete accurate field reports and logs.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with supervisors, crew members, and contractors in a fast‑paced, outdoor work environment.
• Physical capability to perform manual labor, work in varying weather conditions, and travel or work extended hours as project needs require.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; Class 3 or equivalent and safety certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, CSTS) are assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground powerlines, substations, and related infrastructure.
• Install, remove, and replace poles, conductors, insulators, and hardware; stringing and sagging lines; switching, grounding, and line isolation procedures as required.
• Inspect and test equipment, identify faults, and complete corrective work in accordance with safety regulations, company standards, and applicable codes.
• Work with crews and supervisors to plan work, operate and maintain tools and equipment, complete job documentation, and participate in safety meetings and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Planning work

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) or equivalent trade certification

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Rigging

Hand tools

Power tools

Aerial devices

Job description

Company Description

Midlite Powerline Construction specializes in powerline, substation, and fiber optic construction and maintenance across a wide voltage range from 25kV to 260kV. The company has a strong track record of delivering diverse and successful projects throughout Western Canada. In recent years, Midlite has focused on serving heavy industry in Alberta, particularly Oilsands and SAGD operators. While expanding to support large industrial clients, the company continues to complete large‑scale transmission and distribution projects for regional utility and telecommunications companies. Team members join a safety-focused, project-driven environment with opportunities to work on complex and high‑impact infrastructure.

Role Description

Positions available in multiple locations across Western Canada . The PLT will perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground powerlines, substations, and related infrastructure. Day‑to‑day tasks include installing, removing, and replacing poles, conductors, insulators, and hardware; stringing and sagging lines; and performing switching, grounding, and line isolation procedures as required. The PLT will inspect and test equipment, identify faults, and complete corrective work in accordance with safety regulations, company standards, and applicable codes. The role also involves working with crews and supervisors to plan work, operate and maintain tools and equipment, complete job documentation, and participate actively in safety meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician (PLT) or equivalent recognized trade certification, with experience in transmission and distribution line work.
• Demonstrated ability to construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems, including substations and related equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards, utility regulations, and safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, grounding, and working at heights.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining industry tools and equipment (e.g., bucket trucks, digger derricks, rigging, hand and power tools) and climbing or working from aerial devices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, line maps, staking sheets, and technical documentation, and to complete accurate field reports and logs.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with supervisors, crew members, and contractors in a fast‑paced, outdoor work environment.
• Physical capability to perform manual labor, work in varying weather conditions, and travel or work extended hours as project needs require.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; Class 3 or equivalent and safety certifications (e.g., First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, CSTS) are assets.