Languages English

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Powerline Technician Red Seal Certificate; Powerline Technician Trade Certification

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Specific Skills

Install and maintain street lighting systems; Ensure health and safety regulations are followed; Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems; Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires; Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks; Inspect and test overhead and underground power lines and cables and auxiliary equipment; Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets; Work in confined spaces to install power lines and cables and associated equipment; Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Additional Skills

Write maintenance reports; Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages; Instruct apprentices; Read and interpret blueprints

Work Setting Electrical contractor

Security and Safety Driver's validity licence check

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety harness

Work Site Environment Dangerous; Outdoors; At heights

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Location Information Rural area; Remote location; Various locations

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement