Power Line Technician (Overhead and Underground)

WORK ILLUSTRATION :

The Power Line Technician constructs, operates, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical and distribution systems. They erect and maintain steel, wood, fiberglass, laminate and concrete poles, structures, and other related hardware. They install, maintain and repair overhead and underground powerlines and cables, and other associated equipment, such as insulators, conductors, lightening arrestors, switches, metering systems, transformers and lighting and control systems. They splice and terminate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks.

These duties will be performed to the level of the applicable skills and knowledge of the incumbent, under the direction of a Certified Crew Leader.

The incumbent is expected to behave ethically and follow the established code of business conduct, policies and internal control procedures, laws and regulations governing Toronto Hydro.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES :

• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Communicates with customers and staff
• Engages in job planning with the Crew Leader and / or Supervisor and follows the plan
• Selects, operates and maintains tools and equipment
• Safely operates Company vehicles and maintains necessary licences and training for the use of Company vehicles
• Installs, maintains and removes power pole systems
• Installs and maintains overhead power systems
• Installs and maintains conductors and control wiring including powerlines and cables
• Troubleshoots overhead and underground power systems
• Installs and maintains underground distribution systems
• Installs, maintains and removes transformers
• Installs, operates and maintains system protection, control and instrumentation equipment
• Handles energized lines using rubber protective equipment
• Handles energized lines using live line tool methods
• Selects, maintains and operates rigging equipment
• Follows regulatory procedures and employer’s procedures
• Identifies defects, contraventions and dangers
• Applies discretion to solve occupational health and safety problems, and reports are unresolved problems

REQUIREMENTS :

Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please contact Talent Management . Toronto Hydro will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.