Journeyman Powerline Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies•Yorkton, SK

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently looking for an experienced Journeyman Powerline Technician for Transmission & Distribution work (fulltime-permanent) to join our team in Saskatchewan (Yorkton, Wadena, Wynyard). This is a field-based role and will require the successful candidate to travel to various work sites throughout the day in the surrounding area(s). The Journeyman Powerline Technician will work under the direction of the Foreman assisting with construction and maintenance of energized overhead distribution systems. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of distribution construction systems and possess the knowledge, skillset and tools required to work on both energized and de-energized systems 0-25KV. Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

Requirements

Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate, is required
One (1) to five (5) years' experience in the powerline trade, is required
Class 5 Driver's License, is required.
English proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics
Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
Able and willing to work at various heights and climb various structures
Able and willing to work on energized distribution systems 0-25KV
Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of Distribution construction systems, strongly preferred
Class 1 or Class 3 preferred

Responsibilities

Lives Forbes Bro. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
Work in Sub-Foreman role planning daily activities, assess hazards, ensure hazards are eliminated and/or controlled and communicated to all workers on site
Read prints for site layouts, and various structure types including but not limited to wood
Repair, remove and replace distribution structures on both energized and de-energized lines
Slack/tension string overhead conductor, sets poles, and anchors
Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
Understand and develop grounding procedures and install and remove grounding safely on de-energized circuits
Properly inspect and maintain live line tools and equipment for daily work activities
Properly install line switches, in-line floaters, in-line disconnects and modify switches as necessary
Assisting with continuous improvement projects and other operational tasks as required