Join SaskPower's Team: Apprentice Powerline Technician - Competitive Pay: $36.00/Hour DOE!

Journeyed Trade, Powerline Technician (Apprentice)

Location: Various throughout Saskatchewan

Type: Permanent Full-Time 

Pay: $36/Hour DOE

Job Details

• Learn to construct, repair, and maintain power pole lines and underground cable systems
• Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use, and operation of “Powered Mobile Equipment” before moving on to more complex technical skills and challenging assignments
• Work outside in all types of weather – rain or shine
• Work at various heights
• Handle large, bulky, and often heavy materials or equipment

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
  

Required Certifications

• Entrance requirements in accordance with the Provincial Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Standards

• All Candidates MUST refer to and be eligible to meet the Saskatchewan equivalent Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training as per the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
• Assessments, upgrades, and/or equivalencies may be required; please refer to the SATCC or IQAS for further details

Work Conditions

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

• Must be able to work in all types of weather

Travel/Transportation

• Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the province

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to cooperate and deal tactfully with others
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Pre-employment

• Complete mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing