Maintenance Electrician - Level 1

General Information:

This recruitment is based on the terms and conditions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please note that this is an entry level position, however, depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the most qualified candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Responsibilities

- Performs electrical work, including the switching and tagging of high voltage electrical apparatus;

- Works independently completing more advanced O&M task packages as assigned;

- Performs active control of low to high-risk service providers;

- Troubleshoots various electrical problems;

- Develops a working knowledge of company policies/practices/methods/operating procedures; and

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a willingness to have MVR checked annually.

- Must possess advanced PC skills.

- Graduation from a recognized and/or related technical program or equivalent combination of education + experience.

- Must be a team player.

- Journeyman or master electrician license is strongly preferred.

- Must possess advanced print reading and trouble shooting skills.

- Requires roving between all hydro sites; and

- Position is within an automatic progression stream based on successful completion of prescribed time limits and established written and practical progression tests.

This position is represented by the IBEW Local Union 486. The filling of this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective agreement. Working conditions:

- Must be able to lift/push/pull on a repetitive basis (up to 100lbs).

- Constantly moves throughout job site areas to complete daily tasks.

- Typically bends, stoops and crouches.

- Must be able to see and hear, or have corrected vision, both close and distant.

- Must be able to adjust vision focus and use peripheral vision and depth perception.

- Must be able to distinguish color-coded wires.

- Must be able to work while using ladders, man lifts, or reach booms without fear of heights; and

- This position is a safety sensitive role and requires physical movement daily

MUST RESIDE WITHIN A 45-MINUTE COMMUTE OF THE WORK LOCATION OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $32.84 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person