Opportunity 1 Line Journeyperson
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
• 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 skills
POSITION 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
• Install single phase metering equipment
• Perform line trimming and clearing duties
• Climb poles utilizing fall arrest equipment
• 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 (30 minute response time) and shift duties
• Location Whitby Ontario
TO APPLY
Please forward your application to careers@whitbyhydro.on.ca. Please quote in the subject line Journeyperson Lines. Please submit your application by Nov.9, 2018.
October 16, 2018
