Journeyman Powerline Technician

2 months ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Forbes Bros. Group of Companies Full time

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking multiple qualified Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission & Distribution (full-time, permanent) to support upcoming projects in the Edmonton, Alberta region. This position will be joining our growing team based out of the Edmonton, Alberta.

The Journeyman Powerline Technician - Transmission & Distribution (full-time, permanent) will have a valid Journeyperson certificate and previous experience in the distribution and transmission industry as a powerline technician. The candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of distribution and transmission powerline construction, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, innovation & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity


What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly wage ($52.75)
  • Comprehensive benefits plan
  • Eligibility in Pension Program
  • Annual boot allowance & annual clothing allowance
  • Overtime and weekend hours opportunity
  • Family orientated working environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
  • Understand daily activities, assess site hazards, ensure hazards are eliminated and/or controlled and communicated to all workers on site
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair power lines and cables that run between distribution electrical systems, towers and poles
  • Assemble, erect, and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
  • Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networks
  • Maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers and lighting systems
  • Adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
  • Working from heights and confined spaces
  • Climb different types of structures and possess the necessary tools to do so
  • Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What Are We Looking For:

  • Journeyperson Certificate/Red Seal Certificate, is required
  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience working in the trade is required, with knowledge of Distribution and Transmission system preferred
  • Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required, Class 3 is an asset
  • Class A CDL with no restrictions
  • Able and willing to work in field/site with travel and work hour flexibility to accommodate to remote/site work schedules
  • to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
  • Able and willing to present an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract upon employment
  • As per client requirements, candidates may be required and willing to undergo pre-access screening

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equity and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.


In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening. 



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