Powerline Technician

We are currently seeking Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices to join our growing team to support a multi year Distribution project in Central Ontario.Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices assist in the installation and inspection of electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks, operate associated equipment, and perform other miscellaneous duties as required. We are open to new Apprentices who are registered with an applicable Provincial Apprenticeship program as well as Apprentices Level One through Four who are looking to continue their journey towards their Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.Please Note: This position is based in Central Ontario, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician and gain hours towards obtaining Journeyperson CertificateClimb and work from heights and parallel to energized circuitsErect and maintain poles, towers and guy wiresSplice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networksOpen and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipmentMay climb poles and/or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on polesInstall and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestalsInstall pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devicesMay cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting serviceUse insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and/or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line workRequirementsMust be enrolled, or eligible to enroll, as a PLT apprentice with the Ontario Apprenticeship and Trade Certification CommissionValid Driver’s License and ability to provide an acceptable Drivers AbstractWillingness to work away from home and work a variety of shiftsKnowledge of trade safety practices, procedures and safety requirementsPreferred Skills / QualificationsLevel One, Two, Three or Four Powerline Technician Apprentice This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.  About our BusinessValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.Learn moreVisit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.