powerline technician

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

- or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

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Outdoors

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Dangerous

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At heights

Work setting

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Rural area

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Electric power company

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Electrical contractor

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Remote location

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Various locations

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Residential construction

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Electricity distribution

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Construction

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Construction company

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Construction industry

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Construction site

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Repair and maintenance services

Level of expertise

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Technician

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Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities

Tasks

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Install electrical distribution and transmission systems

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Overhaul electrical distribution and transmission systems

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Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires

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Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks

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Write maintenance reports

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Inspect overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment

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Instruct apprentices

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Install and maintain street lighting systems

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Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages

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Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

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Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets when working aloft on poles and towers, or work in confined spaces such as trenches and tunnels to install power lines and cables and associated equipment

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Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

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Work in confined spaces to install power lines and cables and associated equipment

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Supervise maintenance and repair services

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Construction site supervision

Supervision

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1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Powerline Technician Trade Certification

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Powerline Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of cranes

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Hydraulic or telescoping boom

Equipment and machinery experience

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Construction machinery

Area of specialization

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Mine construction

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Construction design and supervision

Additional information

Security and safety

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Basic security clearance

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Criminal record check

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Drug test

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Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Valid driver's licence

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Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment

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Handling heavy loads

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Tight deadlines

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Physically demanding

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Manual dexterity

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Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

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Tools

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Safety equipment/gear

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Steel-toed safety boots

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Hard hat

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Safety glasses/goggles

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Safety harness

Personal suitability

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Accurate

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Client focus

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Efficient interpersonal skills

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Excellent oral communication

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Excellent written communication

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Judgement

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Team player