Powerline Technician Apprentice — Union Field Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

CUSW benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Valard Construction is seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices to join our distribution team in the Aylmer, ON area. You will work with Journeypersons, gain hours toward your Journeyperson certificate, and participate in energized line work on unionized sites.

Eligible Apprentices may be enrolled with the Ontario Apprenticeship program; a valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits through CUSW.

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 at unionized worksites.
• Must align with Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Journeyperson Powerline Technicians and gain hours toward certification.
• Climb and work from heights near energized circuits.
• Maintain poles, towers and guy wires.
• Splice, insulate, and connect conductors in distribution networks.
• Open/close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cables, transformers, pedestals.
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment using hand tools.

Skills

Safety practices

Driver's license

Willing to travel

CUSW awareness

Education

Powerline Technician Apprentice enrollment

Job description

Valard Construction is seeking Powerline Technician Apprentices to join our distribution team in the Aylmer, ON area. You will work with Journeypersons, gain hours toward your Journeyperson certificate, and participate in energized line work on unionized sites.

Eligible Apprentices may be enrolled with the Ontario Apprenticeship program; a valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits through CUSW.