Powerline Technician - Urban Grid, On-Call & Benefits

City of Penticton; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in British Columbia is seeking a full-time Powerline Technician to maintain the city's electrical infrastructure. This role includes installing street lighting, performing routine maintenance, and requires significant experience in urban and rural electrical distribution systems. The position offers a wage of $52.30 per hour, along with attractive benefits, vacation, and pension package.

Benefits

Attractive benefits

Vacation package

Pension package

Qualifications

• Five or more recent years of experience in energized urban and rural electrical systems.
• Experience with overhead and underground electrical distribution (12,470V phase to phase).
• Ability to respond in person within 30 minutes for on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service.
• Install and repair street lighting and traffic signals.
• Perform routine maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Operate utility equipment like aerial devices and radial boom derricks.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems maintenance

Rubber Glove live line work

Civil underground construction

Vegetation management

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement

Valid BC Driver's Licence (Class 1) with Air endorsement

Job description

A local government entity in British Columbia is seeking a full-time Powerline Technician to maintain the city's electrical infrastructure. This role includes installing street lighting, performing routine maintenance, and requires significant experience in urban and rural electrical distribution systems. The position offers a wage of $52.30 per hour, along with attractive benefits, vacation, and pension package.