Job Summary

Under the direction of a Powerline Technician and the supervision of the Powerline Foreman, this apprentice position performs trade duties as assigned in a trainee capacity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground primary and secondary distribution and street lighting systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs energized and de-energized low voltage and high voltage lines and equipment.
• Climbs poles and towers, or uses aerial bucket, ladder or platforms to work at various heights.
• Installs, inspects, patrols, maintains, repairs, replaces, connects and disconnects various distribution system components, materials and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to proper work procedures, safety standards, construction standards and other specifications.
• Uses protective equipment such as insulated gloves, line hose, hoods, blankets and hot line tools for work with energized equipment.
• Installs, replaces and maintains service lines and cables to customers. Responds to reports of customer power interruptions. Locates and repairs faults.
• Records load and voltage readings with volt-amp meters, maximeter and recorders. Performs tests using phasing equipment, phase rotation tester, megger, ground resistance tester, cable fault equipment and other test devices.
• Participates in safety and first aid programs, tool and equipment inspections and testing.
• Maintains all tools and equipment pertaining to the trade.
• Trims trees that interfere with electrical systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education, including, Physics 30 and one of the following: Foundations of Mathematics 30, Workplace and Apprenticeship 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (classes equivalent to the former Math A30/Algebra 20 and C30/Trigonometry 30 will also be recognized).
• Successful completion of Saskatoon Light & Power Pre-Apprenticeship Skill Assessment.
• Pre-requisite includes either successful completion of the Saskatoon Light & Power Powerline Technician Pre-Apprenticeship or current enrollment in the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Program as an Apprentice Powerline Technician.
• Following appointment, enrol in and complete successfully, the Saskatchewan Power Lineman Apprenticeship Program and receive a Saskatchewan Power Lineman Apprenticeship Certificate and complete four years of on-the-job training.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within 6 months after date of hire, a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties including the ability to climb poles and towers and work outside under varying weather conditions