BC and Alberta have Canada's best Power Line Technician positions that range from distribution lineman work in the best cities, to powerline transmission work in the Rocky Mountains. With a network of overhead and underground lines, you have the opportunity to work on the world's most advanced power systems.
Most Power Linemen make over $100,000 per year and many Journeymen earn salaries well over $150,000. BC and Alberta also have some of the lowest tax rates in Canada, which, means with the storm double time after 37 hours, most of what you earn goes into your pocket. If you are a Journeyman PLT give us a call at 1-866-483-5954 or click on a job below to get started working.
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| Job ID: | Job-0026 - Power Linemen | | Description: | This is a 4 day a week 9 hour per day lineman position with overtime opportunities for an excellent stable employer in the Vancouver area. Working a 4 day 36 hour work week you will be able to enjoy the city life and great outdoors that Vancouver offers. Your experience as a Powerline technician will allow you to flourish in the maintenance of over head trolly line maintenace. Working in teams with three other line mechanics you will be able to get the job done safely and on time with out the pressure associated with contractor utility work.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day
Salary: $35.66 Hourly, for 36 Hours per week, Other Benefits, As per collective agreement
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Burnaby, BC, British Columbia (4 vacancies)
Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Lineman Trade Certification, Lineman Red Seal or Inter-provincial Certificate preferred, should there be no qualified Power Linemen applicants, we may consider hiring 4th year Apprentices at the apprenticeship wage.
Experience: 3 - 5 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Major Work Area: Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Service
Type of Equipment: Power line and cables, Switches, Poles, towers and guy wires
Specific Skills: Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires, Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring, Inspect and test power lines and cables, Install and maintain street lighting systems, Adhere to safety practices and procedures
Additional Skills: Read blueprints, Work at heights, Write maintenance reports
Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning, Organizing, and Finding information.
| | | Salary: $35.66 per hr,
Total Exp: 3 - 5 years,
Start Date: Open,
Location: Burnaby, BC | | Return to list | Apply for this job now |
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| Job ID: | Job-0064 - Power Linemen | | Description: | Come work for one of the largest Transmission, Distribution and Power Generating companies in North America. With great opportunities in all corners of the Province this company is looking for people who want to work as part of a larger team to meet the ongoing needs of it's customers. This company provides job stability and long-term opportunities for Power Linemen.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, 37.5 hours per week with every second Friday off.
Salary: $35.44 hourly + Pension, benefits, Relocation allowances and overtime at double time.
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: Opportunities are available across BC, including the lower mainland, Bella Coola, Burns Lake, Fort St John, Fort Nelson, Mackenzie, Terrace, Valemount
Skill Requirements: Lineman trade certification, Journeyman/Red Seal certification preferred, should there be no qualified Journeyman Power Lineman applicants, we may consider hiring 3rd and 4th year Apprentices at the apprenticeship wage.
Experience: 3-5 years experience, high voltage experience preferred.
Major Work Area: Installation, Maintenance, Repair, Service
Type of Equipment: Power line and cables, Switches, Poles, towers and guy wires
Specific Skills: Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires, Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring, Inspect and test power lines and cables, Install and maintain street lighting systems, Adhere to safety practices and procedures
| | | Salary: $35.44 per hr,
Start Date: Open,
Location: Across BC | | Return to list | Apply for this job now |
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| Job ID: | Job-0073 - Power Linemen | | Description: | The largest Utility Service contractor in Atlantic Canada is currently looking for hardworking skilled Power Linemen. This company provides a wide variety of services for power distribution, power transmission and communications sectors. These opportunities are available on the welcoming East Coast in Halifax and rural Nova Scotia where there is low cost housing with single family homes close to town, starting at around $120,000.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time.
Salary: 45 hours per week, $30.02 hourly, plus benefits and bonuses
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: Opportunities are available in Halifax.
Skill Requirements:
Education: Lineman trade certification or equivalent certification and experience, Journeyman, Inter-provincial or Red Seal certification preferred. You will hold a valid drivers license and be eligible to hold a Class 3 Drivers License with air brake endorsement. Should there be no qualified Power Linemen applicants, we may consider hiring 4th year Apprentices at the apprenticeship wage.
Experience: High voltage experience preferred.
Major Work Area: You will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance such as installation, maintenance, repair, construction and customer service work including one-man work and response, while ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices.
Type of Equipment: Power line and cables, Switches, Poles, towers and guy wires
Specific Skills: Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires, Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring, Inspect and test power lines and cables, Install and maintain street lighting systems, Adhere to safety practices and procedures
| | | Salary: $30.02 per hr,
Start Date: Open,
Location: Nova Scotia | | Return to list | Apply for this job now |
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| Job ID: | Job-0105 - Power Line Technician | | Description: | Job Duties
Construct, operate and maintain underground and overhead distribution and transmission systems.
Construct and maintain the electrical system with the application of live line methods. The successful applicants may be required to work out of town in accordance with project requirements
Subject to standby & callouts. Will be required to establish residence per the
standby policy
Special Skill Requirements
Experience in Class 3 rubber gloving procedures, tension stringing and transmission hot stick techniques an asset
Incumbent may be required to take standby and therefore relocate as per the standby policy
Good working knowledge of transmission line construction, electrical distribution and
live line methods
Commit to working in a team environment and leading it when required Demonstrates safety commitment through on-job work habits, and actively participate in safety meetings and committees
Ability to accept change positively and using strong communication skills, contribute to win/win solutions for the work team and the customer
Knowledge and Experience Requirements
Inter-provincial Journeyman Lineman certificate, or in an indentured PLT apprenticeship 3rd or 4th Year
Applicants must be certified or willing to attain certification in Class 3 rubber glove procedures and transmission live line maintenance
Holder of a valid Class 3 Drivers license with air brake endorsement
Computer skills an asset | | | Salary: $32.95 per hr,
Location: Kelowna and Oliver, BC | | Return to list | Apply for this job now |
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| Job ID: | Job-0207 - Power Line Technician | | Description: | The largest Utility Service contractor in Atlantic Canada is currently looking for hardworking skilled Power Linemen. This company provides a wide variety of services for power distribution, power transmission and communications sectors. These opportunities are available on the welcoming East Coast in New Brunswick.
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time.
Salary: 45 hours per week, $30.02 hourly, plus benefits and bonuses
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Location: Opportunities are available in Halifax.
Skill Requirements:
Education: Lineman trade certification or equivalent certification and experience, Journeyman, Inter-provincial or Red Seal certification preferred. You will hold a valid drivers license and be eligible to hold a Class 3 Drivers License with air brake endorsement. Should there be no qualified Power Linemen applicants, we may consider hiring 4th year Apprentices at the apprenticeship wage.
Experience: High voltage experience preferred.
Major Work Area: You will be responsible to perform all aspects of line maintenance such as installation, maintenance, repair, construction and customer service work including one-man work and response, while ensuring compliance with safe work methods and practices.
Type of Equipment: Power line and cables, Switches, Poles, towers and guy wires
Specific Skills: Erect and maintain poles, towers and guy wires, Splice, solder and insulate conductors and wiring, Inspect and test power lines and cables, Install and maintain street lighting systems, Adhere to safety practices and procedures
| | | Salary: $30.02 per hr,
Location: New Brunswick | | Return to list | Apply for this job now |
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