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Powerline Technician Apprentice
Overview
At Hydro One, Powerline Technicians serve an apprenticeship to become a certified Powerline Technician. As a Powerline Technician apprentice, you are enrolled in and are expected to complete the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Powerline Technician apprenticeship.
As a member of the Hydro One/PWU Team, Powerline Technicians construct, operate and maintain transmission and distribution lines. Their primary duty is to maintain power service to Hydro One customers.
A Powerline Technician is capable of erecting towers, poles and structures for power lines. They install and maintain overhead, underground and submarine conductors as well as associated equipment including transformers, regulators, reclosers, sectionalizers, capacitors, airbreak switches and fused cutouts. Powerline Technicians also troubleshoot and restore power during emergencies.
Successful applicants will be required to travel and work throughout the province and may be stationed at any Hydro One facility.
Qualifications
To meet the challenges of this dynamic opportunity, you must have:
• successfully completed Grade 12 or the equivalent including Grade 12 Mathematics (or equivalent) and Grade 12 English (or equivalent).
• a valid Ontario driver’s license.
Your success is based on a good work ethic, quality skills and a great attitude. Related work experience is an asset.
Working Environment
The work will appeal to those individuals that enjoy physical work that is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You will be required to work at heights, on ladders and in aerial devices. Powerline Technicians perform work on live electrical lines using a variety of tools, rubber gloves and apply bare hand techniques.
Contact
The PWU and Hydro One thank all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
All applicants must apply through the electronic application system available through links at the Hydro One (www.hydroone.com), the Power Workers’ Union (www.pwu.ca) and https://www.selfmgmt.com/clients/hydroone/
Only applications received prior to April 5, 2022 will be considered. The expected employment start date is September 2022.
Posting link: Powerline Technician Apprentice | Careers @ PWU / Hydro One JAC (talentnest.com)
APPY NOW: https://hydroone.talentnest.com/en/posting/88609