Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices

We are currently seeking Powerline Technician (PLT) Apprentices to join our growing team to support a multi year Distribution project in Central Ontario.

Reporting to the Construction Foreman, PLT Apprentices assist in the installation and inspection of electrical distribution facilities, drive and operate line trucks, operate associated equipment, and perform other miscellaneous duties as required. We are open to new Apprentices who are registered with an applicable Provincial Apprenticeship program as well as Apprentices Level One through Four who are looking to continue their journey towards their Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certificate.

Please Note : This position is based in Central Ontario, and candidates must reside locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a Journeyperson Powerline Technician and gain hours towards obtaining Journeyperson Certificate
• Climb and work from heights and parallel to energized circuits
• Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networks
• Open and close switches and install grounding devices to lines and equipment
• May climb poles and / or ride in bucket to install or repair wires, arms, insulators or other hardware on poles
• Install and repair underground facilities such as cable, transformers, potheads and pedestals
• Install pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightning arresters, switches, fuses and insulators, using hand tools and mechanical devices
• May cover energized lines with rubber goods to facilitate safe handling of high-voltage lines without interrupting service
• Use insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanically or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools and / or rubber gloves and sleeves to perform energized line work

Requirements

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

This project will be a unionized worksite. Candidates must be willing to join Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW)

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.