The Town of Ponoka has an immediate opening for one Apprentice or Journeyman Power Line Technician for the Town’s Electrical Department. Reporting to the Line Foreman, this position is responsible for construction, operation, maintenance, and metering of the overhead and underground distribution system within the Town of Ponoka.
Required Qualifications:
Valid Alberta Powerline Technician Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal
o OR Registered 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th year Powerline Technician Apprentice
Valid Emergency First Aid Level or above.
Valid Alberta Class 3 Vehicle Operators License with Airbrake Endorsement preferred or willingness to achieve.
Current Criminal Record Check and suitable Driver’s Abstract.
Required Skills:
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal, team participation and communication skills.
Distribution operations, construction and maintenance knowledge and skills.
Excellent customer relations.
Safe work skills including knowledge of safe work and job planning procedures.
Sufficient willingness, skills and experience to train apprentices.
Desirable Skills Include:
Experience in the operation of a Digger an asset.
Standby and troubleshooting experience an asset.
25 kV rubber glove and hotline work knowledge an asset.
Computer knowledge an asset.
Other Duties:
Assist other Town Departments with work activities including snow removal, tree trimming and operating other equipment vehicles when required.
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Hourly Wage:
IBEW $50.89 per hour for Journeyman Lineman Participation in the On-Call rotation is a requirement of this position and the successful candidate must reside within 10 km of the Town of Ponoka Limits (this item may be negotiated). Please submit resume and references to hr@ponoka.org and direct any questions to Larry Cire, Powerline Foreman 403-783-0147. Open until suitable candidate is found. The Town of Ponoka thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note – all applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.  |
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| Location: | Ponoka, AB |
| Profession(s): | Electrical / Electronic Services |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 8:02:59 AM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Monday, October 12, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST) |