Journeyperson Lines

Whitby Hydro Energy Services
Whitby, Ontario

Last Day to Apply: October 24, 2016

JOB POSTING OPPORTUNITY - WHITBY HYDRO

Position Title:	*Journeyperson Lines*	Position type:	*Regular Full Time*
Hourly Rate:	*$41.07*	Hours of work/day:	*8 hours/day*
Reporting to:	*Supervisor*	Total Hours of work/week:	40
Department:	*Operations*	Hours of work will be between:	*7am – 4pm*
Job Posted:	*October 4, 2016*	Job Posting End (15 days):	*October 24, 2016*
# of opening(s)	2	Union Position:	*Power Workers Union - Outside*

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves the construction, maintenance and operation of the overhead and underground electrical system.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma
E.D.A. Journeyperson Lineman certificate
3-5 years Journeyperson Lines experience
Experience in all aspects of line construction and power line maintenance
A valid Class “AZ” license
CPR and First Aid Training certificate
Must obtain or be eligible to obtain Utility Work Protection Code Certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skillsPOSITION FUNCTIONS
Using approved live line techniques, the power lineman will construct and maintain lines and equipment energized from 120 volts to 44,000 volts on both overhead and underground plant applications
Installation of poles and associated hardware for the construction of power lines
String conductor using conventional and non-conventional stringing methods
Perform maintenance work, repairs, trouble shoot all Utility electrical equipment
Install and maintain electrical equipment such as transformers, oil re-closures & switches
Proficient in the use of insulated aerial devices, radial boom derricks, tension stringing equipment, underground fault locating equipment and cable tracing equipment
Must be able to install single phase metering equipment
Must be able to perform line trimming and clearing duties
Must be able to climb poles utilizing fall arrest equipment
Must understand and comply with Ontario Traffic Manual, Field Edition, Book 7,
IHSA, OHSA, Reg 22/04, other policies, procedures & rules
Able to work from instruction orders, specification standards, sketches and interpret power and distribution schematics
Be able to accept on-call and shift duties SAFETY
Thorough knowledge, participation in training and enforcement of IHSA rules and practices, Occupational Health and Safety, and Company policies to ensure the safety of employees, the public and property.

TO APPLY

Please forward your resume and cover letter to careers@whitbyhydro.on.ca. Please quote in the subject line the position you are applying for.

October 4, 2016