Power Line Technician (overhead And Underground)

WORK ILLUSTRATION:

At Toronto Hydro, we prioritize safety in everything we do to ensure that we can sustain our growth and innovation goals for the City of Toronto. As a people-focused organization, we develop and grow our skills to achieve high performance results and provide comprehensive total rewards, work-life balance, and community engagement. At Toronto Hydro, you will collaborate with experienced and energetic teams to help support the growth of the electricity grid and our growing city. Together, we are powering Toronto's bright future.

The Power Line Technician constructs, operates, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground electrical and distribution systems. They erect and maintain steel, wood, fiberglass, laminate, and concrete poles, structures, and other related hardware. They install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground powerlines and cables, and other associated equipment, such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, metering systems, transformers, and lighting and control systems. They splice and terminate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks.

These duties will be performed to the level of the applicable skills and knowledge of the incumbent, under the direction of a Certified Crew Leader.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws, and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates safe work practices
2. Communicates with customers and staff
3. Engages in job planning with the Crew Leader and/or Supervisor and follows the plan
4. Selects, operates, and maintains tools and equipment
5. Safely operates Company vehicles and maintains necessary licenses and training for the use of Company vehicles
6. Installs, maintains, and removes power pole systems
7. Installs and maintains overhead power systems
8. Installs and maintains conductors and control wiring including powerlines and cables
9. Troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems
10. Installs and maintains underground distribution systems
11. Installs, maintains, and removes transformers
12. Installs, operates, and maintains system protection, control, and instrumentation equipment
13. Handles energized lines using rubber protective equipment
14. Handles energized lines using live line tool methods
15. Selects, maintains, and operates rigging equipment
16. Follows regulatory procedures and employer’s procedures
17. Identifies defects, contraventions, and dangers
18. Applies discretion to solve occupational health and safety problems and reports unresolved problems

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fully qualified Red Seal 434A Journey Person or a combination of education, equivalent designations, and/or experience as a Journey Person may be considered
2. Valid DZ license in good standing
3. Physically able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions
4. Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
5. Ability to read and interpret distribution system construction drawings and supporting documents
6. Knowledge of the Electrical Safety Authority Regulation 22/04, Toronto Hydro and Utility Work Protection Code, WHMIS, CPR, First Aid, and all other applicable legislation
7. Demonstrated proficiency in a PC Windows environment and associated desktop software applications
8. Safety Performance – Complies with safety guidelines
9. Customer Service & Trust – Provides timely and effective services. Builds credibility and trust with customers and treats them respectfully and professionally
10. Leadership – Keeps people informed, promotes team morale, safety, and productivity
11. Adherence to Policy & Procedures – Follows policies and procedures
12. Knowledge of Work - Demonstrates knowledge of the job, role, and accountabilities, and instills confidence in work knowledge and skill
13. Problem Solving - Takes into account all relevant information when making a decision
14. Volume of Work - Completes the assigned work; adapts to changing volumes and pace of work
15. Quality of Work – Work is well thought out and planned, and completed accurately
16. Dependability - Able to work well independently; requires limited supervision. Attends work on time, is available to perform the job, and demonstrates flexibility when needed
17. Collaborating – Works well in team environments and interacts effectively with others

Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please contact Talent Management. Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.