Power Line Technician Pre-apprentice

3 months ago


Surrey, Canada BC Hydro Full time

**A workplace powered by you**

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

**Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice**

Number of positions: 16 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre

Employment type: Temporary Region: Various

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field

Hourly Rate: $ 33.78

**What you'll do**
- The successful Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice will:

- Complete work assignments as a Level 1 Apprentice PLT and be able to perform work up to voltages of 120/240 Single

Phase, following completion of ITA Level 1 Apprentice PLT Technical Training.
- Act as a driver/ground person, and as required, may operate a Line Truck (single or dual axle) during the construction,

maintenance, and operations of the distribution system. This includes, but not limited, to climbing, and assisting in the
installation and removal of poles/anchors and transformers.
- Work with the tradesperson crew or Journeyperson PLT to whom they have been assigned and shall, when required,

attend to handling, and transportation of equipment and materials. They shall also be qualified to drive and operate a motor
car, truck, truck winch or other similar truck equipment.
- Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use and bucket truck operation.
- Work outside in all weather conditions at heights of 30 - 400 ft.

**What you bring**
- High school graduation with the following courses: English 12, Math 11, and Physics 11 (or equivalents).
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's license or higher (Class 3 Manual Transmission preferred), with Air Brake Endorsement.
- Physically capable of performing the work, with normal colour vision.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through construction experience, mechanics or exposure to trades.

considered.
** What we offer**
- You will receive:

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

Location: Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, V3W 3G2

**What else you should know**

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- This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physical work.

participate in this PLT Pre-Apprentice program for twelve (12) months.
- As a Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice, you may be asked to move anywhere in the province for the duration of your

program. Upon assuming the role as an Apprentice Power Line Technician, you will typically be assigned to one or two
headquarters anywhere in the province.
- Locations may include the following: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Southern Interior, and Northern BC (i.e. Dawson

Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Prince George, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House,
Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Terrace, Hazelton, Smithers, Dease Lake, Kitimat, Masset and Prince Rupert).
- A condition of employment for the Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's

License (with air brake endorsement). Before being eligible for the Power Line Technician Apprenticeship role, you must
obtain your Class 3 Driver's License (with air brake endorsement).
- The IBEW Wage Rate for a PLT Pre-Apprentice is currently $33.78 per hour.
- Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.
- Comprehensive resume and cover letter.
- Proof of educational pre-requisite completion: Copy of high school transcript indicating high school graduation and

completion of English 12, Math 11, and Physics 11 (or equivalents). Where equivalent status is claimed at the high school
or post-secondary level, acceptable documentation must be provided by the applicant that will show equivalency of courses
taken. Either a letter from your place of education or your instructor indicating the course(s) and stating that the course(s)
taken would be considered equivalent to or better than the requirement.
- A current copy of your Driver's Abstract confirming Class 5 Driver's License (or higher) with air brake endorsement, which

can be obtained from a motor vehicle branch or government agency depending on the province you reside in. NOTE: the
correct document from ICBC is titled "Personal Driving History".
- Please note, applicants may be required to provide a copy of their ICBC Claims History



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