Job Description & How to Apply Below
| Kamloops, BC Canada
| Prince George, BC Canada
Requisition
Job Description:
Summary:
The Powerline Trainee (Trades Trainee) position is an entry-level role that is intended to provide support to the crew and job along with supervised exposure to the Powerline trade. This role provides the Trainee an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and basic job skills to make an informed decision on whether to pursue the trade and enter the Apprenticeship Program.
Various locations across BC:
Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of a qualified Journeyman or Sub-Foreman, a Trades Trainee may: Use hand tools
Identify materials
Work as a ground person & material handle
Dig pole holes, anchors, etc.
Perform labour-type work in pole setting and URD
Operate bucket and boom trucks
Climb
Install and pull on cold construction
Frame poles on the ground
Assists in warehouse cleanliness, recycling and waste disposal
Operate forklifts, carts, dollies and other equipment as required
Assist with snow removal and yard access requirements
Load, unload and move materials around the worksite
Maintain clean and organized work environment
Assist with maintaining a safe work environment and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations
Participate in health and safety related duties
Other related duties as required
Requirements:
Able to work independently in a busy environment
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Able to work effectively with others
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) safely and efficiently
Able to crouch and bend through the shift
Strong mechanical aptitude
Physical dexterity
Capable of working at heights, confined spaces, trenches and excavations
Good hand-eye coordination
Precise and detailed in work
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others
Strong “can-do” approach to work
Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or a government recognized high school equivalency
Class 3 Drivers Licence with air required (Class 1 preferred)
Math 11 or higher program
Physics 11 or higher program
English 12
BC Hydro Electric Utility Fundamentals (online course)
Forklift Operator Certification an asset
Experience running construction equipment an asset
Working Environment:
Work both indoors and outdoors
Overtime may be required
Travel to off-site locations may be required
Hazards associated with the trade
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×