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Apprentice Powerline TechnicianForbes Bros. Group of Companies • Winnipeg, Canada
Apprentice Powerline Technician

Apprentice Powerline Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies • Winnipeg, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the guidance and direction of the Foreman or Construction Manager, the Apprentice Lineman assist in the construction and maintenance of power systems, and replaces or repairs defective power lines, sub-stations, and accessories.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

Will implement safety policies, transporting materials, installing electrical transmission systems, performing repair work, and laying underground cable in trenches.

Ability to adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations, follow safety standards and ask questions, if needed, related to safety practices in the electrical construction industry.

Training & Documentation Management

Willingness to enroll in and complete training and documentation toward Lineman certification.

Willingness to learn and interpret site plans and construction drawings.

Essential Job Functions

Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.

Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution and transmission lines.

Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify high and low voltage transmission and distribution of electrical grid.

Maintain interior, exterior, overhead, and underground electrical distribution systems.

Install and maintain cables making part of power distribution systems.

Assist in the construction, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment.

Effective communication skills with the ability to take and/or provide direction.

Able to work in a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines.

Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience

At least 6 months’ experience in Powerline or related industry experience

Skills & Abilities

Able to distinguish between colors

Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office

Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines

Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner

Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision

Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs

Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting

This position requires candidates to:

Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract

Work on transmission line projects throughout Ontario

Work a project-based rotation schedule, initially anticipated to be 21 days on / 7 days off

Eligible for $200/day LOA where applicable while working away from home.

Be willing to travel to project sites as required

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

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