Location:  Gilford, Ontario

Status: Full time 

Reports to: Line Foreman

About the company

Sturdy Power Lines is a family-owned and operated company committed to offering honest and friendly electrical services to commercial and residential properties in south-central Ontario. We built a reputation for dependable and experienced electrical design, build and maintenance services. We pride ourselves on an experienced staff and a wealth of information on all aspects of power lines and general contracting. Our honest, friendly and experienced team gets the job done on time and on budget. From overhead primary and secondary pole lines to underground primary and secondary services, from street and yard lighting to underground cable, we understand our customers’ need for time savings and tailored solutions. We are equipped with an extensive variety of equipment and tools and will work with our customers to achieve the desired results. Our goal is to be to best powerline company in Ontario.

About the position

As a full time Apprentice Powerline Technician, you will work as part of our team, under direction from a Line Foreman. You will perform a variety of tasks associated with installation, operation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of distribution overhead and underground and/or transmission lines and facilities in accordance with safety and construction standards and procedures. Typical workdays also include general contracting work. You will collaborate effectively and positively with all staff and ensure that work records are accessible, accurate and complete. Crucially, you will share management’s commitment to providing clients from Lake Ontario to Muskoka and Guelph to Oshawa with reliable electrical services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction of new overhead and underground services and service upgrades (Single- phase; three-phase; double circuit, energized or de-energized.).
• Assist linemen in restoring overhead and underground outages.
• Assist linemen in solving power quality issues.
• Assist linemen in maintaining existing overhead and underground line.
• Assist linemen in performing line patrol.
• Responsible for following all cooperative safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Courses in electricity and mechanical drawing are desirable.
• A minimum of six months of experience with a line crew in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution line is desirable.
• Must have an interest in a program of self-development and be willing to accept increasing responsibilities as a team member of a line crew.
• Must be willing to work overtime and to be on standby as required
• Must be dependable. Must have good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Must be physically able to work in a safe and proper manner.
• Must have a basic knowledge of electricity, pole-line materials, the proper and safe use of tools and equipment used in line construction and maintenance, be familiar with the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and ESA
• Must be proficient in pole-top and bucket rescue procedures
• Should possess the ability to climb poles and exercise proper and safe use of hand-tools while working on a pole, under strict supervision.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or possess the ability to obtain such certification within one year of employment.
• Must have or obtain and maintain a valid "Class A" Drivers License with an air brake endorsement within six months of employment.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must become familiar with all company policies and procedures.

How to apply: if you are interested in joining a growing company that is committed to offering honest and friendly electrical services, please submit your resume and

cover letter.