Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice (April 2027)

BC Hydro; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Hydro is seeking a Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice in Surrey, BC. The role involves outdoor work, climbing, and assisting in the installation and removal of poles, anchors, and transformers.

You will learn climbing basics, safety procedures, and bucket truck operation while supporting tradespersons and journeymen. The position is based in Surrey with provincial mobility for the program.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with English 12, Math 11 and Physics 11.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license or higher with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Physically capable of performing the work, with normal colour vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through construction experience, mechanics or exposure to trades.
• Applicants must meet the above requirements at the time of applying (by the job posting's close date) to be eligible to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as a driver/ground person, and as required, may operate a Line Truck during construction, maintenance, and operations of the distribution system.
• Work with the tradesperson crew or Journeyperson PLT to whom they have been assigned and shall attend to handling and transportation of equipment and materials.
• Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use and bucket truck operation.
• Work outside in all weather conditions at heights of 30 - 400 ft.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Education

High school graduation with English 12, Math 11, Physics 11

Job description

Source: BC Hydro

Job Title: Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice (April 2027)

Job Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 3G2

Annual Salary: $36.81 per hour

Powered by water... and by people like youProviding clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable.Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

Job Description

Duties

• Act as a driver/ground person, and as required, may operate a Line Truck (single or dual axle) during the construction, maintenance, and operations of the distribution system. This includes, but not limited, to climbing, and assisting in the installation and removal of poles/anchors and transformers.
• Work with the tradesperson crew or Journeyperson PLT to whom they have been assigned and shall, when required, attend to handling, and transportation of equipment and materials. They shall also be qualified to drive and operate a motor car, truck, truck winch or other similar truck equipment.
• Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use and bucket truck operation.
• Work outside in all weather conditions at heights of 30 - 400 ft.

Qualifications

• High school graduation with the following courses: English 12, Math 11, and Physics 11 (or equivalents).
• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license or higher (Class 3 Manual Transmission preferred), with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Physically capable of performing the work, with normal colour vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through construction experience, mechanics or exposure to trades.
• Applicants must meet the above requirements at the time of applying (by the job posting's close date) to be eligible to be considered.

Additional Information

• This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.ca.
• This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physical work.
• To develop the necessary line skills to be equipped and eligible for the PLT Apprenticeship, candidates must first participate in this PLT Pre-Apprentice program for twelve (12) months.
• As a Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice, you may be asked to move anywhere in the province for the duration of your program. Upon assuming the role as an Apprentice Power Line Technician, you will typically be assigned to at least two headquarters anywhere in the province.
• Locations may include the following: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Southern Interior, and Northern BC (i.e. Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Prince George, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Terrace, Hazelton, Smithers, Masset and Prince Rupert).
• A condition of employment for the Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License (with air brake endorsement). Before being eligible for the Power Line Technician Apprenticeship role, you must obtain your Class 3 Driver's License (with air brake endorsement).
• The IBEW Wage Rate for a PLT Pre-Apprentice is currently $36.81 per hour.
• Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.
• Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 3G2