Powerline technician

K-Line Maintenance & Construction Ltd. is situated in Calgary, AB and is hiring a Powerline technician to join the team. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Shift timings include: Day, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks.
• The candidate must instruct apprentices.
• The candidate must work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• The candidate must ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• The candidate must climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets when working at heights on poles and towers, or work in confined spaces such as trenches and tunnels to install power lines, cables, and related equipment.
• The candidate must communicate with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments.
• The candidate must work in confined spaces to install power lines, cables and associated equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a Registered Apprenticeship certificate.
• The candidate must have 3 to less than 5 years of experience in a related field.

Work Site Environment

• The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
• The candidate must be able to work at heights.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will have access to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), allowing the employer to help save for the future.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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• Job reference number ABPLT-082022
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?