Journeyperson Powerline Technician - TERM

The Opportunity: The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting a Journeyperson Powerline Technician to fill a one (1) year term position. This position requires journeyperson-level skills in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines. Top Key Responsibilities: * Perform skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electric distribution and transmission systems in accordance with standard trade practices. * Work on high voltage overhead and underground electrical systems, including operating on or adjacent to 4 kV and 25 kV lines, while ensuring the safety of employees and the public. * Set poles, string wire, and install or hang electrical equipment, including transformers, lightning arrestors, cut outs, cross arms, insulators, fused switches, braking switches, and power line conductors. * Carry out underground construction and maintenance, including pulling wires, setting transformers, and building substations. * Install, connect, and service electrical meters, streetlights, and traffic lights. * Operate and drive line trucks equipped with attachments such as winches, gin poles, hydraulic ladders, and pole hole augers. * Respond to after-hours trouble calls, including correcting power failures, resolving downed line issues, and performing emergency repairs. * Work under general supervision or independently on assigned troubleshooting tasks, with work subject to inspection during and after completion. As our preferred candidate, you will have: * Possession of a Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate with Red Seal. *Consideration may be given to 4th year apprentices. * Class 3 Drivers License with Q Endorsement * Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in high tension electric distribution and transmission line construction and maintenance work. * Some knowledge of the principles of electric theory as applied to electric distribution and transmission systems. * Knowledge of first aid including artificial respiration. * Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to climb poles and work with high tension wires, exercising proper safety precautions. * Skill in the use of line tools and testing equipment. * Good physical condition and health, sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy manual and climbing tasks under adverse weather conditions. Affiliation: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 254 Status: Term Full-Time Remuneration: $64.38 per hour Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed. Additional Information: The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately one (1) year. The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application. We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.

The successful candidate will perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of high voltage overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. Responsibilities also include responding to after-hours trouble calls and operating specialized line trucks to ensure the reliability of electrical services.

Candidates must possess a Journeyperson Powerline Technician certificate with Red Seal and a Class 3 Driver's License with Q Endorsement. Applicants should have strong knowledge of electrical theory, safety practices, and the physical ability to perform heavy manual tasks in various weather conditions.

• Premiers soinsSouhaitée
• Safety ComplianceSouhaitée
• TroubleshootingSouhaitée

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• Powerline maintenance
• High voltage systems
• Electrical distribution
• Transmission lines
• Troubleshooting
• Pole climbing
• Electrical equipment installation
• Underground construction
• First aid
• Line truck operation
• Safety compliance
• Electrical theory
• Emergency repairs
• Streetlight maintenance
• Traffic light maintenance
• ChatGPT
• Pole Climbing
• Electric Meters
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Artificial Intelligence
• Artificial Respiration
• Brakes
• Electric Power Distribution
• High Voltage
• Electrical Equipment
• Electrical Systems
• Hydraulics
• Insulator
• Transmission
• Transformers (Electrical)
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Network Switches

• Trades
• Energy
• Construction
• Government & Public Sector
• Journeyman Technician
• Utility Line Technician
• Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
• Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine