Journeyperson​/Powerline Technician | Hydro

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Journeyperson / Powerline Technician

JOB RATE: $51.18/hr – 40hrs/week

Milton Hydro is on the threshold of an exciting transformation. The energy sector is experiencing dynamic change and opening doors for exciting new career opportunities.

The Milton Hydro Vision is progressive, customer‑centric, and forward‑looking – creating new customer and community possibilities for a smart, sustainable, and electrified future. We are recruiting for new roles to meet the demands of our growing customer base and scope.

We care about our employees, our community, and growing our business. You are not just a number – we get to know the person behind the name and appreciate each individual’s unique contributions that support our shared success. Our mid‑sized utility thrives through the diverse experiences of our people, collaboration, continuous improvement opportunities and striving for excellence in everything we do.

• Competitive rates, wage progressions and PPE/Boot allowances;
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (including:
  Health & Dental Benefits, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Employee Family Assistance Program and OMERS Pension plan)
• Consideration of previous vacation entitlement;
• Complimentary on‑site Fitness Center;
• Company provided phone / data plan;
• Opportunities for development and growth within the company.

To accommodate our growing community and customer‑centric approach, Milton Hydro is looking to grow our Powerline Technician Team’s complement. Reporting to the Supervisor of Operations, this position is responsible for the construction, maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of the electric distribution system (overhead and underground) on all voltages.

The successful candidate will perform emergency call‑out and on‑call duties, and work under emergency conditions, with the willingness and ability to respond and be on the work site within 45 minutes of receiving the call. Candidates will be required to comply and be familiar with Company work practices and standards, operating rules, and regulations, as well as all pertinent OHSA and regulations.

This is a full‑time unionised position.

• Construction, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground of various voltages (up to and including 27.6 kV)
• Perform live line work on overhead and underground electrical distribution lines of up to 27.6 kV
• Erect poles, and associated structures for power lines
• Build, repair and operate underground cables/equipment
• Required work within Substations
• Install conductors and associated apparatus
• Perform assigned maintenance work, trouble‑shoot and restore electric power during emergencies
• Understand and operate motorised vehicles and equipment; boom trucks
• Install single‑phase meter equipment
• Perform line clearing duties as required
• Solve routine problems
• Perform on‑call duties
• Compliance and sign off to the construction verification program. ESA 22:04
• CVOR checks/logs; track jobs hours for CVOR
• Track personal job hours for timesheet (projects, etc.)
• Work within compliance of the utility work protection code
• Outage reports
• Mentor, train and provide input on the evaluation of Apprentices
• Ensures the safe and efficient completion of tasks
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and advise supervisor of risks within business processes
• Active participation in training, daily job planning, tailboard discussions, safety meeting and other safety initiatives

• The MEARIE Group Journeyperson Power Line Technician Certificate or recognised equivalent (4th year Apprentices may be taken into consideration)
• The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities Power Line Technician Certificate (or equivalent)
• Full certification in the Ontario Utility Work Protection Code (or willing and able to acquire within six months and maintain)
• Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices
• Proficient in the use of all tools and equipment associated with the trade
• Valid Class D driver’s licence with Z endorsement
• Able to…