powerline technician
Posted on May 10, 2024
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Battle River Power Coop
Job details
_Battle River Power Coop is a cooperative electric utility in Central Alberta supplying electricity to about 8500 rural members. BRPC has over 60 employees engaged in all aspects of power distribution from installation to maintenance to billing, all administered from the same office near Camrose, Alberta._
_*Journeyman Powerline Technician*_
We are looking for a highly motivated and positive individual to join our team in a service position as a Journeyman Powerline Technician. Your service area will be all rural - spanning from Camrose, south to the Red Deer River and as far west as Pigeon Lake having the flexibility to live anywhere within the service area.
*General Summary:*
o In your designated service area, you will perform patrols, as well as do repairs and maintenance on current utility infrastructure.
o Assist in maintaining a reliable distribution utility and work on projects to improve and upgrade the infrastructure.
o Respond to and trouble shoot power outages and other power issue calls, recognizing, assessing, and controlling potentially hazardous situations.
o Work order management and completion including communication with members and third parties to arrange underground locating, energizing services, member concerns, escorting high load moves, service upgrades etc.
o This position includes a service truck to take home daily allowing you to start and end your day at home when appropriate.
o Power outage & trouble stand by and on-call rotation after typical working hours.
o Freedom to schedule your own day.
o Occasional collaboration and working in a crew environment.
*Qualifications:*
o Red Seal Journeyman Powerline Technician Certificate.
o Effective organization and planning skills with a background using Microsoft Office.
o Self-starter with the ability to work productively and independently.
o Excellent interpersonal, team participation and communication skills.
o Strong distribution operation, maintenance and construction knowledge and skills.
o Willing to be included in an on-call rotation.
o Strong safety principles and values.
o Lives within the area between Alix, Pigeon Lake, Camrose, Meeting Creek.
o Team working skills are a must.
o Candidates with service experience and trouble shooting skills will be considered above other applicants.
*Hours of Work:* Hours of work are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding provincial statutory holidays.
*Salary & Benefits: *Battle River Power Coop offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive work environment. The starting salary for this position will be based upon the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Overtime can be paid out at the overtime premium rate or banked at the same rate up to 80 hours annually and used for additional time off or to be paid out at a later date. BRPC covers one set of lineman gear to complete your job; this includes your climbing gear and all PPE, a tool allowance will also be paid out annually.
*Applications:* Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and current resume via email or to address below by May 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm or until a suitable candidate is selected. _*We appreciate and consider all applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*_
Please submit your resume to:
Battle River Power Coop
Attention: Human Resources
Box 1420, Camrose, AB T4V 1X3
Email: valerie.king@brpower.coop
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $49.91-$61.62 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call
* Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
* Overtime pay
Application question(s):
* Do you live within area of Alix, Pigeon Lake, Camrose and Meeting C
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LocationLacombe, AB
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Salary$49.91 to $61.62HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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