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FORBES BROS LTD.
Is currently recruiting for:
POWERLINE TECHNICIAN TRANSMISSION (NOC 7244) JOURNEYPERSON
We are looking for 40 candidates to work in;
Saskatchewan: Swift Current, Regina, Prince Albert,
Manitoba: Thompson, Portage La Prairie, Brandon, Dauphin, Gillam, and The Pas.
Alberta: Medicine Hat, Lake Louise
These positions are permanent full-time $50.00/Hr (Journeyperson Rate), 40 - 84 Hours per Week with Permanent Full Time Shift, Overtime, Weekend, as per Collective Agreement
Day Work, and Camp Work (Rotations 28 & 7)
Essential Job Functions (day to day responsibilities): Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair power lines and cables that run between transmission electrical systems, towers and poles (stringing/wire work). Assemble, erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires. Construct and maintain footings and bases for transmission towers and poles. Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks.
Requirements: As the successful candidate you have: Journeyperson Certificate, Journeyperson Red Seal Certificate, or uncertified Journeyperson with 3-5 years work experience in the trade, Valid Drivers Licence, and completion of Drug and Alcohol testing.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, physically demanding, ability to distinguish between colours, bending, crouching, and kneeling.
Benefits: Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Pension Plan Benefits, Vision Care Benefits. As per collective agreement.
We encourage all qualified Canadian and Permanent Residents to apply.
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#300, 10403-172 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K9
www.forbesbrosltd.ca
Phone: 780-784-2016
Fax: 780-481-7020
Email: work@forbesbrosltd.ca
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Type of Establishment Experience
- Electrical contractor
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Lineman Red Seal Certificate
- Lineman Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Work at heights
Specific Skills
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures
- Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires
Type of Equipment
- Power line and cables
- Poles, towers and guy wires
- Conductors
Major Work Area
- Construction