Journeyperson Lines

OPPORTUNITY - WHITBY HYDRO

POSITION SUMMARY

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a valid Journeyperson Lineman certificate.
• 3-5 years Journeyperson Lines experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation including OHSA, EUSA rules, WHMIS, MTO etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class “AZ” driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have a valid CPR certification.
• Must obtain or be eligible to obtain a valid Utility Work Protection Code Certification.
• Must be competent in troubleshooting and problem solving in an after-hours environment.

JOB 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, and troubleshoot 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
• Able to work from instruction orders, specification standards, sketches and interpret power and distribution schematics
• Be able to accept on-call and shift duties
  

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume to careers@whitbyhydro.on.ca. by June 30^th, 2017. When applying, please quote JOURNEYPERSON LINES in the subject line.

June 21, 2017