Powerline Technician - Whitby

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be very familiar with all safe work practices as set out by IHSA and company standards and work in conformity thereto.
• Using approved live line techniques, the power lineperson will construct and maintain lines and equipment energized from 120 volts to 44,000 volts on both overhead and underground plant applications.
• Set foundations for pad mounted equipment and install transformers and switching devices.
• Be able to operate bucket trucks, radial boom derricks, tensioning machines for stringing operations, underground fault locating equipment, cable tracing equipment, hydraulic equipment and all other tools used in line maintenance and construction. Must be able to operate boats, ATV’s, snowmobiles, and off-road equipment if trained to do so. Be familiar with measurement devices and carry out test procedures as required, testing for potential, measuring current using clip on ammeters, measuring withstand volta...