Power Line Technician Pre-apprentice

Powered by water... and by people like you Providing clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you come in. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help our customers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respond during storms and outages to keep our system reliable. Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers. We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. The Power Line Technician (PLT) Pre-Apprentice Program is a temporary opportunity (12 months) for entry into the Power Line Technician Apprenticeship program which entails a combination of classroom the Power Line Technician (PLT) Apprenticeship, without being called upon to come into direct contact with high voltage equipment or conductors which are potentially live or energized. Upon successfully obtaining an apprenticeship position, your training in the power line trade will continue with 48 months of on-the-job and classroom (four to five weeks per year) training. **JOB DESCRIPTION** **Duties**: *** **As per IBEW Collective Agreement.** - 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. **Qualifications**: *** - 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. date) to be eligible to be considered. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** *** **This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW** - This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physical work. - To develop the necessary line skills to be equipped and eligible for the PLT Apprenticeship, - 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 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 Pre-Apprentice PLT is currently $29.50 per hour. - BC Hydro conducts pre-placement medical checks on applicants entering certain positions to help safeguard BC Hydro’s workplace. As part of the selection process, you may be required to demonstrate successful completion of a pre-placement medical check. - 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. - Please see further details in the "How to Apply" section below. We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an