Powerline Technician

Job Description

Spark Power, at trusted partner in power in North America, is actively searching for a Powerline Technicians (Journeyperson Certified) to join our growing Belleville Ontario team. As part of the team, you will perform a variety of tasks associated with installation, maintenance and repair overhead / underground power lines, cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and associated equipment.

What you will be doing as a Powerline Technician on our Team

• Ensure that local and company H&S requirements and initiatives are upheld in order to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
• Conduct self in a professional manner with internal team members and customers,
• Installing, maintaining and repairing overhead and underground electrical systems, including power lines and cables, and street lighting systems,
• Connecting and insulating conductors and related wiring,
• Climbing ladders or operating hydraulic buckets when working on poles and towers,
• Ensure quality workmanship by conducting inspections of completed work which include analyzing drawings to verify compliance with job requirements and applicable related codes/regulations,
• Coordinate with local electrical inspection governance to have work correctly approved per the local code requirements,
• Inventory control;
• All other duties as assigned.

What we offer our employees

• Diverse and exciting customer base
• Continuous training and skills improvement
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages plus incentive plan
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Excellent benefit package
• RRSP match program
• …and much more

What we are looking for

• Certification as a Powerline Technician Journeyperson, including successful completion of MEARIE or IHSA Powerline Technician Training Program (434A Red Seal Powerline Technician) or equivalent
• Be able to operate bucket trucks, radial boom derricks, hydraulic equipment and all other tools used in line maintenance and construction
• Be familiar with and carry out live line work practices and techniques on the systems including stick work, and rubber glove techniques

Other requirements

• Must have a valid Driver’s License (DZ or AZ)
• Must be able to provide a certificate of Powerline Technician qualification
• Must have prior training in the following: Working at Heights, Pole Top and Bucket Rescue, Bucket Evacuation