Powerline Technician Apprentice: Start Your Journeyman Path

Valard Group; City of Lloydminster; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Valard Construction is expanding its Saskatchewan Distribution team in Lloydminster, SK, adding Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices to support a multi-year service agreement. The role involves assisting in overhead and underground distribution work, operating line trucks, and progressing toward Journeyperson status.

Applicants may be current SATCC-enrolled PLT Apprentices or Level 1-4 candidates, with a valid driver's license and willingness to reside in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Enrolled, or eligible to enroll, as a Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentice with SATCC.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to provide a clean Driver's Abstract.
• Knowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirements.
• Experience supporting Distribution networks between 14.4kV - 25kV.
• Reside locally within Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Journeyman Powerline Technician and gain hours towards Journeyperson certificate.
• Assist with construction of new overhead and underground power line facilities and modifications.
• Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires.
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring to connect networks.
• Open and close switches and install grounding devices under supervision.
• Climb poles or ride in bucket to install/repair wires and hardware.
• Install/repair underground facilities such as cables, transformers and pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment using tools.
• Cover energized lines with rubber goods for safe handling.
• Use hot sticks and insulated gear for energized line work.
• Be available for emergencies and outages, including after hours.

Skills

SaskPower experience

Driver's license

Safety practices

Team player

Education

Powerline Technician Apprentice (Level 1-4)

Job description

Valard Construction is expanding its Saskatchewan Distribution team in Lloydminster, SK, adding Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices to support a multi-year service agreement. The role involves assisting in overhead and underground distribution work, operating line trucks, and progressing toward Journeyperson status.

Applicants may be current SATCC-enrolled PLT Apprentices or Level 1-4 candidates, with a valid driver's license and willingness to reside in Saskatchewan.