Trades Trainee

Allteck Limited Partnership is an electrical utility contracting company, with decades of engineering, construction and project management experience in Utility, Oil and Gas, Forestry, and Transportation sectors. We have regional offices spanning Western Canada with a workforce of 350 professionals and tradespeople strong.

As a subsidiary of Quanta Services, a group of companies known as the leader in integrated infrastructure solutions, we are part of a global network working throughout North America, Latin America and Australia.

Allteck is seeking a **Trades Trainee** to join us in **Burnaby, BC**

**Role**:
The Trades Trainee is an entry level role that provides job and crew support while being trained with supervised exposure to the Powerline Technician (PLT) trade. The Trades Trainee will be provided with the knowledge and basic job skills for entry into the PLT Apprenticeship Program. The Trades Trainee must possess the ability to work at heights, confined spaces, trenches, and excavations, have good hand-eye coordination, be precise and detailed, and have the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

**Responsibilities**:

- Performs physical labour duties as a PLT assistant to help Journeyman workers
- Operates forklifts, carts, dollies and other equipment, as required
- Assists with snow removal and yard access requirements
- Loads, unloads and moves materials around the worksite
- Moves and secures company equipment and vehicles, as needed
- Assists with cleaning, recycling and waste disposal
- Works with hand and power tools, as required
- Assists with ordering supplies and maintenance materials
- Maintains clean and organized work environment
- Assists with maintaining a safe work environment and adheres to occupational health and safety regulations
- Participates in health and safety related duties
- Other general yard and maintenance duties, as needed

**Education, Training and Experience**:

- Experience running construction equipment is an asset
- Mechanical aptitude such as construction experience, mechanics, or exposure to trades
- Must have a valid Class 1 Driver's Licence

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
- Travel to off-site locations may be required
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds, carry out a variety of duties requiring significant physical effort, crouch and bend through the shift
- Excellent communications and organizational skills
- Able to work independently in a busy environment
- Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Able to work efficiently with others
- A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others
- Strong “can-do” approach to work
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

Pay: $33.28 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- What city are you located in?

Licence/Certification:

- Class 3 Driver's Licence in Good Standing (required)

Work Location: In person