Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician

INDUSTRY LEADER AND BEST MANAGED COMPANY

Proudly awarded Platinum Standard as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, K-Line continues its quest to be the premier Canadian owned utilities solutions company. At K-Line, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Customer Satisfaction are the foundation of everything we do. We are a premier high voltage electrical contractor, that provides exceptional value to our utility and related partners through an unwavering commitment to these K-Line values. We currently have the following opportunity available out of Stouffville, Ontario, location.

Job Overview:

A Powerline Technician is responsible for the maintenance and construction of high voltage circuits. A Powerline Technician is responsible for the installation, jointing, splicing, testing, bonding racking and repairing of all types of high voltage electrical cables, the fitting of potheads and other accessories to cables, as well as the assembly, testing repair and maintenance of such accessories.

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, rubber glove, 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 prints, maps, drawings and other trade documents
- Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines, cables and auxiliary equipment using electrical test equipment
- Safely operate heavy duty utility equipment including Radial Boom Derricks (R.B.D), bucket trucks, and related equipment as required Maintain personal and group safety at all times
- Be a positive team member through open communication with the crew and active participation in crew tasks
- Maintain good public relations with persons inside and outside the company
- Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, etc.
- Respond to on-call duties when required, with a maximum of 1-hour response time

Qualifications and Requirements:

- Powerline Technician Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
- Valid DZ Driver’s License or higher
- Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively work on teams and mentor apprentices
- Ability to climb poles, work at heights and work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate bucket trucks and RBD’s efficiently
Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to interpret drawings, develop/ interpret work, and plan projects for self and others
- Excellent problem-solving skills

To Apply

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Hourly rate: $53.96, subject to future increases governed by the applicable IBEW wage schedule. K-Line does not use AI technology in our recruitment process.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email. No Agencies please.