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 tasksInstall, maintain, troubleshoot and repair power lines and cables that run between distribution electrical systems, towers and polesAssemble, erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wiresSplice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution networksMaintain and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, and other associated equipment such as insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers and lighting systemsAdhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulationsPerform other tasks related to this function as assignedCandidate Requirements :
Current and recognized Apprenticeship Card, is requiredMinimum 1 (one) year of experience working as an apprentice in the trade, is requiredKnowledge of distribution systems, is preferredMust be able to distinguish between colorsEnglish proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematicsStrong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlinesFlexible with hours worked, travel, and working in adverse weather conditionsAble and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when requiredAble and willing to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy liftingAble and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's AbstractDisclaimer : 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.
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