Apprentice Powerline Technician

Company Overview

Forbes Bros Ltd. is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.

Job Overview

Position(s): Apprentice Lineman

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday (with overtime opportunity) Location: Melfort, Saskatchewan

We are seeking motivated Apprentice Powerline Technician's (full-time, permanent) to join our growing team in Melfort, Saskatchewan to support operations in various sites in Acheson, AB and surrounding area(s).

The Apprentice Powerline Technician's will accompany the Foreman and the rest of the operational crew members to various work and project sites throughout Melfort, Saskatchewan and surround area(s). The successful candidates will be travelling with the crew to various work sites throughout the day and assist with assembly, erection, installing, and troubleshooting distribution system power line and cables.

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

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage (depends on Apprentice Step)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Opportunity for Apprenticeship enrollment
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• 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
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

Candidate Requirements

• Current and recognized Apprenticeship Card, is required
• Minimum 1 (one) year of experience working as an apprentice in the trade, is required
• Knowledge of distribution systems, is preferred
• Must be able to distinguish between colors
• English proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Flexible with hours worked, travel, and working in adverse weather conditions
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
• Able and willing to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer

As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality 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.