Powerline Technician Apprentice — Path to Journeyman

Valard Construction; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized worksite

CUSW benefits

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices to join the Toronto, ON area team. Apprentices will work with Journeypersons to install and inspect distribution facilities, operate line trucks, and gain hours toward Journeyperson certification.

Applicants must be enrolled with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work various shifts at unionized sites.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a Powerline Technician Apprentice with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to provide an acceptable Driver's Abstract.
• Willingness to work away from home and work a variety of shifts.
• Knowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to gain hours toward Journeyperson certification.
• Climb and work from heights and parallel to energized circuits.
• Maintain poles, towers and guy wires.
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networks.
• Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• May climb poles and ride in bucket to install or repair wires or hardware on poles.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, pedestals and pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, switches and insulators.

Skills

Safety awareness

Willingness to work shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Powerline Technician Apprentice enrollment

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Valard Construction is seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices to join the Toronto, ON area team. Apprentices will work with Journeypersons to install and inspect distribution facilities, operate line trucks, and gain hours toward Journeyperson certification.

Applicants must be enrolled with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, hold a valid driver’s license, and be willing to work various shifts at unionized sites.