Apprentice Powerline Technician - Fort Simpson, Canada - NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION

Verified Company

Fort Simpson, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

The apprentice participates as a member of the Transmission & Distribution Group and performs Journeyperson level work in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems, including substations underground and streetlight systems.

Responsibilities:

Working safely as a team member, ensure safety of fellow employees, contractors and general public.
Restores power to transmission and distribution systems when there is a power failure.
Repairing or replacing defective power lines.
Complete pole and conductor replacements on transmission and distribution lines.
Completes customer service work orders.
Constructs single and three phase distribution lines, installations of transformers and service connections.
Clean and maintain line tools and equipment, stock line trucks.
Able to travel to other locations throughout NWT via road, winter road, or small plane.
Able to work in adverse weather.
Other responsibilities as outlined in job description.

Qualifications:
- **Must have graduated with a High School Diploma (or GED)
with a MINIMUM passing grade
in each of the following courses
:English 20-2 (or Literacy 30) and
Science 10,
AND a **MINIMUM of 70%
passing grade in Math 10C** (or Math you
must be able to provide school transcripts that reflect this upon screening;

OR show that you have received a **MINIMUM passing mark of 70% or higher on the NWT
Trades Entrance Exam #5**:

you **must be able to provide
transcripts** upon screening.
Team player with the ability to work with mínimal supervision.
Good planning, organizational and communications skills.
Must pay close attention to detail, analyze, and solve problems.
Must have a strong commitment to safety and safe working practices.
Requires freedom of movement and physical strength to perform strenuous work that requires frequent heavy lifting, carrying and reaching. Getting to power lines may require climbing poles or towers, working from a bucket attached to an aerial lift boom and entering underground locations.
Able to travel to/attend college for periods of time as part of the apprenticeship program.

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Must have a valid NWT full Class 5 driver's license (with no restrictions), with the ability to obtain a Class 3 with air-brake endorsement during apprenticeship.
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Must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check
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Must be able to provide at least two references.

This position is located in Fort Simpson, NT. Salary for this position starts at $28.44/hr. and increases as the apprenticeship progresses (as per Collective Agreement); in addition, a location allowance of approximately $6,184 per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, disability insurance, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. Relocation assistance may be provided.

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