Powerline Technician

**About Hyline Utility Solutions**

Hyline is a growing and diversified electrical utility contractor that offers a wide range of services in both overheard/underground distribution and transmission. Project yards are spread across Southern Ontario completing a variety of work for utilities including overhead/underground rebuilds, road widening projects and pole replacements. We pride ourselves in our highly skilled workforce and well-maintained equipment. Our customer relationships are built and maintained through safety, quality workmanship, training, and service.

**Powerline Technician - Apprentice**

**Responsibilities**
- Install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical distribution including overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, and other associated equipment
- Perform line maintenance in a safe and efficient manner utilizing de-energized, rubber glove and hot stick work procedures
- Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
- Read and interpret blueprints or process specifications
- Perform live overhead tension stringing and underground cable pulling
- Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment
- Safely operate heavy duty utility equipment including Radial Boom Digger Derrick, Bucket Trucks, and related equipment as required
- Maintain excellent customer relations with utilities and the public
- Adhering to OHSA is high priority while maintaining personal and group safety at all times
- Ability to work effectively in a team and actively participate in crew tasks
- Understand and complete switching orders both self administered and with control room
- Must be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
- Physically demanding job tasks in challenging work conditions

**Education & Experience**
- Related work experience such as Arborist, Equipment operator, Electrician, etc.
- Diploma or certificate in a Powerline technician program would be an asset

2023 Powerline Technician wage is $47.15 per hour plus benefits and 5% / 5% RRSP matching plan. Apprentice wage is a percentage based off the Powerline Technician rate.

**Interested?**

**Please respond to our post on Indeed.ca before November 23rd**

**Job Types**: Apprenticeship, Full-time

**Salary**: $24.99-$47.15 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

Licence/Certification:

- Ontario AZ, ARZ, DZ or comparable from another province (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2023-11-23
Expected start date: 2024-01-02