Powerline Technician

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Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 76,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation, safety, and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association, as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association.

Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers.

At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses.

Successful Oakville Hydro Employees

Are customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
Lead – they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
Innovate – they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
Commit to Excellence – in all that they do

We Promote a Culture That Is Diverse, Inclusive, Innovative, And Performance Driven In An Environment That Is Fun And Exciting. Individuals Who Choose To Be a Part Of Our Organization Are Offered

Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
Career path exploration and development opportunities
Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
Comprehensive total reward package

Journeyperson Powerline Technician

About

The Role

We are looking for dynamic individuals with exceptional customer service and technical skills. Working in a non-routine and very complex environment, the Powerline Technician is accountable for executing the maintenance, construction, and repair of the overhead and underground distribution systems within set timelines.

Duties Include

Build, operate, and complete overhead work on energized primary and secondary systems
Build, operate, and complete work on energized underground systems, cables, terminations, and splicing
Install and maintain streetlights
Perform regular stand-by duty and emergency callouts
Troubleshoot and analyze underground and overhead line faults with the use of proper tools, operating maps, service maps and experienced observation
Check, repair and/or replace tools and equipment
Install wooden, concrete, steel, and fiberglass poles
Install and replace domestic meters
Install cable in trenches and make all connections
Maintain line vehicles dielectric capacity by cleaning and repairing boom, bucket, and jib
Assist in the training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians
Assume the Lead Powerline Technician duties when required

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Completion of a Powerline Technician Program with Co-op experience
Previous Electrical Utility experience
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Trades Training Program - Powerline Technician is an asset
Journeyperson Powerline Technician status

Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows environment and associated software applications
Able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
Demonstrated experience working with required tools
Ability to work all shifts including weekends, as required
A valid Ontario Class AZ Driver's Licence (or valid G and must obtain DZ within 5 months of hire and AZ within 12 months of…