Powerline Technician - On-Call High-Voltage Field Work

The MEARIE Group; Thames Centre; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ERTH (Holdings) Inc. is seeking a Powerline Technician based at the Thorndale Operations Center. The role supports constructing and maintaining overhead and underground distribution lines and related apparatus, with on-call availability for 24-hour emergencies per Ontario Energy Board requirements.

Starting rate is $30.07/hour, progressing to $50.11/hour. Journeypersons or 2nd year apprentices are eligible. A DZ/AZ license and a Grade 12 diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess Powerline Technician Certificate of Qualification (Minimum 2nd Year) or Interprovincial Red Seal Certification.
• Valid Ontario Class DZ or AZ-Restricted Driver’s License in good standing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Erect, rearrange, maintain and remove overhead and underground distribution lines up to 27.6KV.
• Work live voltages with live line tools and protective equipment on energized circuits up to 27KV.
• Oversee underground circuits, pole line construction and maintenance.
• Work near heavy traffic and high voltage equipment with appropriate tools.
• Inspect electrical installations per Safety Authority and ERTH standards.
• Perform minor tree trimming as required.
• Standby on-call duty as required.
• Carry out switching instructions and apply for hold off permits when necessary.

Skills

Reading technical docs

Math calculations

Physical stamina

Work at heights

Safety awareness

Education

Powerline Technician Certificate of Qualification (2nd Year) or Red Seal

Grade 12 High School Diploma

Job description

ERTH (Holdings) Inc. is seeking a Powerline Technician based at the Thorndale Operations Center. The role supports constructing and maintaining overhead and underground distribution lines and related apparatus, with on-call availability for 24-hour emergencies per Ontario Energy Board requirements.

Starting rate is $30.07/hour, progressing to $50.11/hour. Journeypersons or 2nd year apprentices are eligible. A DZ/AZ license and a Grade 12 diploma are required.