Journeyperson Powerline Technician

The City of Red Deer • Red Deer, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to fill a permanent full-time position. This position requires journeyperson-level skills in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

• Possession of a Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate with Red Seal
• Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in high tension electric distribution and transmission line construction and maintenance work.
• Some knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Knowledge of first aid including artificial respiration.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires, exercising proper safety precautions.
• Skill in the use of line tools and testing equipment.
• Good physical condition and health, sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual and climbing tasks under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution and transmission systems in accordance with standard trade practices.
• Work on high‑voltage overhead and underground electrical systems, including operating on or adjacent to 4 kV and 22 kV lines, while ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
• Set poles, string wire, and install or hang electrical equipment, including transformers, lightning arrestors, cut outs, cross arms, insulators, fused switches, braking switches, and power line conductors.
• Carry out underground construction and maintenance, including pulling wires, setting transformers, and building substations.
• Install, connect, and service electrical meters, streetlights, and traffic lights.
• Operate and drive line trucks equipped with attachments such as winches, gin poles, hydraulic ladders, and pole hole augers.
• Respond to after-hours trouble calls, including correcting power failures, resolving downed line issues, and performing emergency repairs.
• Work under general supervision or independently on assigned troubleshooting tasks, with work subject to inspection during and after completion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed