Journeyperson Powerline Technician

The City of Red Deer•Red Deer, AB

11h•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

Participate in the construction and installation of overhead and underground electrical distribution infrastructure.
Perform maintenance and repairs on electrical distribution and transmission lines, transformers, meters, and related equipment.
Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, fused switches, breakers, cross arms, insulators, conductors, and associated hardware.
Safely work on or adjacent to energized high-voltage distribution lines (4 kV and 25 kV systems).
Erect poles, string wire, and complete related line construction activities following industry standards and safety requirements.
Pull cables, install underground equipment, set transformers, construct substations, and perform related underground electrical work.
Drive and operate line trucks and specialized equipment such as winches, hydraulic ladders, gin poles, and pole-hole augers.
Troubleshoot and resolve power outages, downed power lines, streetlight failures, traffic light issues, and other emergency electrical service interruptions.
Independently diagnose and resolve electrical system failures and operational issues to restore reliable service.
Follow all occupational health and safety requirements, participate in safety programs and training, conduct hazard assessments, report incidents, and ensure safe work practices for employees and the public.