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Responsibilities
Install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain electrical distribution and transmission systems 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, live line hot stick or live line bare hand techniques
Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires
Read and interpret blue prints or process specifications
Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment
Safely operate heavy duty utility equipment
Maintain good public relations
Maintain personal and group safety at all times
Respond to unscheduled outages
Be a positive team member
Local travel required, and interprovincial travel maybe required
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required
Experience and Education
High School Diploma
Completion of Post-Secondary Powerline Technician Diploma an asset
Previous work experience in a high voltage or construction company an asset
Previous experience working outside and at heights is an asset
Skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively work on teams
Ability to work at heights and work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
Strong communication, team work and customer service skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Valid Class 1A Saskatchewan Drivers Licence
What We Offer!
Employees enjoy an attractive compensation package including health, dental, vision and hearing care as offered through SunLife Financial. This package also includes life insurance as well as short term and long term disability income protection. Additional perks include generous vacation entitlement and a company-paid Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (comparable to an RRSP) as offered through Manulife Financial.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Work at heights
Specific Skills
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures
- Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring
- Install, repair and maintain electrical distribution and transmission systems
- Install and maintain street lighting systems
- Inspect and test power lines and cables
- Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires
Type of Equipment
- Transformers
- Switches
- Power line and cables
- Poles, towers and guy wires
- Lightning arrestors
- Insulators
- Hydraulic buckets
- Conductors
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Installation
- Construction
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