JOURNEYMAN POWERLINE TECHNICIAN OR SECOND YEAR APPRENTICE
Under the general direction of the Lines Supervisor, the Journeyperson Powerline Technician will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and construction of overhead and underground distribution lines. This position is part of a team that constructs, repairs, maintains, and performs live-line work on overhead/underground electrical distribution lines at voltages of up to 115,000v.
What this role does:
•Install, maintain, or repair power lines that keep the lights on for our customers.
•Identify defective devices, voltage regulators, transformers, and switches.
•Inspect and test power lines.
•String power lines between poles, towers, and buildings.
•Climb poles and transmission towers and use truck-mounted buckets to get to equipment.
•Operate power equipment when installing and repairing poles, towers, and lines.
•Provide training to junior team members as required to maintain a safe and skilled crew.
•Foster positive relationships amongst the team, the company, and customers.
•Comply and be familiar with all industry standards and work practices, operating rules, regulations, as well as all pertinent OHSA regulations.
•Be able and willing to respond to work for unplanned events such as car accidents, storms, fires, and any emergencies.
•Perform regular on-call duties as assigned.
•Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.
What makes you a successful candidate?
•Live or be willing to relocate within a forty (40) kilometre radius of the Cornwall Electric service center to better respond to emergencies and on-call duties.
•Certified as a Journeyperson Powerline Technician through the industry-recognized training program or equivalent. Must be licensed to work in Ontario.
•Must possess a valid Ontario “Restricted” AZ driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months to operate the vehicles handled in this position. Must maintain a clean driving record.
•Must be physically able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions.
•General knowledge of line materials, trade-related practices/standards and operating rules and regulations.
•Good communication (verbal and written) skills as well as the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, customers, and industry partners.
•Must have an excellent safety record and commitment to ongoing high standards of safety.
•Must work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions from supervisor and peers.
•Thorough understanding of equipment, standards, and practices applicable.
•Ability to think critically and analytically with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•Unrelenting commitment and passion to safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.
What we have to offer:
•This role offers a progression in pay starting from $31.70- $47.41. The starting rate for new hires will be based on their qualifications and the terms outlined in the collective agreement.
•Share Purchase Plan with company-paid 10% top-up.
•Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
•Health and wellness reimbursement policy.
•Opportunities for education reimbursement, professional development, and growth within the company.
If you're looking to make a direct impact on a company's success and customer satisfaction, while being part of a collaborative and dynamic team with an attractive compensation package, apply now!
Submit your cover letter and resume through the Career Opportunities page on our website byJuly 25, 2025.
Visit www.cornwallelectric.com to learn more.
We thank all respondents; however, due to volume, we will only contact those selected for an interview.
Cornwall Electric (CE), together with FortisOntario, is committed to nurturing a positive, professional, and equal-opportunity workforce. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are equipped to accommodate individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process
Cornwall, ON
full time