SLAAMB

Duties

Power-line Technicians construct, repair and maintain transmission and distribution lines on poles, towers, and structures. This includes inspecting, commissioning, de-energizing, trouble- shooting, operating and maintaining distribution and transmission lines and related equipment both overhead and underground during normal and emergency conditions. They maintain a working knowledge of operating regulations, working clearances, construction standards, and safety regulations as well as know how to operate hole digging attachments and related equipment.

Salary - Certified

$ 35.10 ( Starting Hourly Wage )

Salary - Apprentice

$ 20.06 ( Starting Training Wage )

Pay progression every six months for the first two years. Increases after two years are annual on anniversary dates.

Training Schedule

• Orientation - 10 day course
• 4 Levels of Central Training ( 10 days per level )
• 8000 Hours ( On the Job Training )

Training Centre

• Kleinberg ( Near Toronto )

Desired Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent,
• Grade 12 Math & English,
• Aptitude to satisfy all requirements of the position,
• Capable of communicating effectively orally and written,
• Physically capable of performing all duties of the position,
• Ability to withstand heights,
• Possess a valid Province of Ontario Driver's License.

Note: For this project, SLAAMB is encouraging all interested candidates apply for consideration even if they do not meet the desired qualifications so it can make plans to upgrade candidates to meet the desired qualifications requirements

On the Job Training Site

Hydro One Networks work sites. Majority of work sites are in southern Ontario.