Powerline Technician Apprentice - Path to Journeyperson (Union)

Valard Construction

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 39,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Unionized worksite

CUSW benefits

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices to join our Ottawa, ON team. You will work with Journeyperson Powerline Technicians to install and inspect distribution facilities, drive line trucks, operate equipment, and support safety on unionized worksites.

We welcome Apprentices registered with the Ontario program, including Levels 1–4 pursuing Journeyperson certification. Candidates must reside locally, be willing to join CUSW, hold a valid driver's license, and work various

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 a Driver's Abstract.
Willingness to work away from home and across shifts.
Knowledge of trade safety practices and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Work with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to gain hours toward Journeyperson certification.
Climb and work from heights near energized circuits.
Maintain poles, towers and guy wires.
Splice, solder and insulate conductors to connect power networks.
Open/close switches and install grounding devices.
May ride in a bucket or climb poles to install/repair hardware.
Install/repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers and pedestals.
Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment with tools and devices.
Wear insulating gear to handle energized lines safely.
Utilize hot sticks and rubber gloves for energized line work.