Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Red Seal PLT / Red Seal Lineman

Oakpark Powerline Services Ltd is currently looking for a Journeyperson PLT or Lineman.

You will be responsible to perform a variety of lineperson’s assignments involved in all aspects of the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repairing, specialized testing, maintenance, and ongoing inspection and maintenance of all overhead and underground distribution, transmission, switching station, substation and streetlight facilities and infrastructure.

We offer:

- Full Time Hours

- Year round work

- Overtime available

- Competitive wages

- Comprehensive benefits

Job Duties:

- Strong distribution operation, construction and maintenance knowledge and skills

- Customer relations skills and willingness to learn new customer techniques

- Willing and able to perform line construction work activities and work away from home base when required

- Ability to climb poles, work at heights, and work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time;

- An ability to function well in a crew environment and be able to work independently when needed

- Proven problem resolution skills and the flexibility and ability to adapt to rescheduled assignments

- Demonstrated safe work skills and commitment including knowledge of safe work and job planning procedures.

- Ability to work with underground utilities up on 69 kv

Requirements:

- Valid Journeyperson Trade Certification

- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset

- Valid Class 5 License

- 2 years experience

- Possess own tools

- Excellent communication skills

Assets:

- Red Seal PLT Certificate

- Valid Driver’s License-Class 3 with Air

- Able to work independently

- This position is for local work is based out of St Adolphe MB however work location will vary based on project

The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check

Please submit your resume and cover letter via Indeed only. We thank all those who are interested in the position however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oakpark Powerline is located on Highway 75, 5 miles south of St. Norbert.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.00-$48.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Life insurance

- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

- 12 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Licence/Certification:

- Class 3 with Air (preferred)

- Red Seal PLT Credential (preferred)

- Journeyperson PLT Cred. (check yes if you hold a Red Seal) (required)

- Class 5 Licence (check yes if you hold a higher class) (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road