Trades Trainee

Allteck; Surrey, Burnaby, Dawson Creek, Prince George; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allteck is seeking a Powerline Trainee to support crew activities and gain exposure to the Powerline trade. This entry-level role provides supervised learning toward an Apprenticeship Program. Positions available across BC: Prince George, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, and Kamloops.

Responsibilities include assisting with hand tools, material handling, site activities, and equipment operation while adhering to safety regulations. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Class 3 Driver's Licence with air is required; Class 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hand tools, material handling, and ground support.
• Load, unload and move materials around the worksite.
• Operate forklifts, carts, dollies and other equipment as required.
• Participate in health and safety duties and maintain a clean work area.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Work in various BC locations (Prince George, Coquitlam, Abbotsford & Kamloops).

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Height safety

Hand-eye coordination

Blueprint reading

Safety-oriented

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class 3 Driver's Licence with air (Class 1 preferred)

Math 11 or higher

Physics 11 or higher

BC Hydro Electric Utility Fundamentals (online)

Forklift Operator Certification (asset)

Experience operating construction equipment (asset)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Powerline Trainee (Trades Trainee) position is an entry-level role that is intended to provide support to the crew and job along with supervised exposure to the Powerline trade. This role provides the Trainee an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and basic job skills to make an informed decision on whether to pursue the trade and enter the Apprenticeship Program.

Various locations across BC: Prince George, Coquitlam, Abbotsford & Kamloops

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of a qualified Journeyman or Sub-Foreman, a Trades Trainee may:
  • Use hand tools
  • Identify materials
  • Work as a ground person & material handle
  • Dig pole holes, anchors, etc.
  • Perform labour-type work in pole setting and URD
  • Operate bucket and boom trucks
  • Climb
  • Install and pull on cold construction
  • Frame poles on the ground
• Assists in warehouse cleanliness, recycling and waste disposal
• Operate forklifts, carts, dollies and other equipment as required
• Assist with snow removal and yard access requirements
• Load, unload and move materials around the worksite
• Maintain clean and organized work environment
• Assist with maintaining a safe work environment and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations
• Participate in health and safety related duties
• Other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Able to work independently in a busy environment
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Able to work effectively with others
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) safely and efficiently
• Able to crouch and bend through the shift
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Capable of working at heights, confined spaces, trenches and excavations
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Precise and detailed in work
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others
• Strong "can-do" approach to work
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or a government recognized high school equivalency
• Class 3 Drivers Licence with air required (Class 1 preferred)
• Math 11 or higher program
• Physics 11 or higher program
• BC Hydro Electric Utility Fundamentals (online course)
• Forklift Operator Certification an asset
• Experience running construction equipment an asset
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Overtime may be required
• Travel to off-site locations may be required