Lineman

MYR Group • Surrey, BC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258.

Company Overview
Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Requirements

• Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check

Responsibilities

• Proven experience operating a Ford F 550 bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom
• Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground
• Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control
• Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic
• Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members
• Safety first mindset at all times

Benefits

• IBEW 258 rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly.
• Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees