Power Line Technician (PLT)

Nlh; Canning Parish; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is seeking energetic individuals to join its transmission and distribution maintenance team in Flowers Cove. The role involves performing maintenance and construction on lines, testing and inspecting equipment, and operating boom trucks and other gear as required.

Remote or hybrid arrangements may be available for some positions. You must have a high school diploma with journeyperson status as an operating line worker or have completed the Hydro Group

Qualifications

• High school graduation supplemented by journeyperson graduation as an operating line worker.
• One year of line maintenance experience or Hydro Group apprenticeship completion.
• Thorough knowledge of regulations and safety rules; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and construction on transmission and distribution lines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, tests, inspects, and performs preventative maintenance on lines, buses and disconnects.
• Operates boom trucks, muskegs, aerial equipment and other machinery as required; adheres to safety rules.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Journeyperson graduation as an operating line worker

Hydro Group apprenticeship program completion

Job description

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.

Competition #: NLH-RE-26-161

Status: Term

Location: Flowers Cove

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Performs maintenance and construction using rubber gloves, cover-up and hot stick and cold methods on all transmission and distribution lines and associated equipment; performs troubleshooting, testing, inspecting and preventative maintenance on all lines, buses and disconnects. May be required to operate boom trucks, muskegs, aerial equipment, tracked equipment and all terrain equipment. All other duties related to or associated with this classification.

Responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the Corporation's Safety and Health Program. Responsible for any environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation supplemented by journeyperson graduation as an operating line worker and one (1) year experience in line maintenance following certification or have completed the Hydro Group apprenticeship program. Shall have a thorough knowledge of all regulations and safety rules. Must possess an appropriate valid driver's license.

CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2026

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