Forbes Bros Ltd. Is currently looking for an experienced Journeyman Powerline Technician – Distribution (fulltime-permanent) to join our team in Acheson, Alberta. This is a field-based role and will require the successful candidate to travel to various work sites throughout the day in Acheson and surrounding area(s).

The Journeyman Powerline Technician will be work under the direction of the Foreman assisting with construction and maintenance of energized overhead distribution systems. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of distribution construction systems and possess the knowledge, skillset and tools required to work on both energized and de-energized systems 0-25KV.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $1000
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bro. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Work in Sub-Foreman role planning daily activities, assess hazards, ensure hazards are eliminated and/or controlled and communicated to all workers on site
• Read prints for site layouts, and various structure types including but not limited to wood
• Repair, remove and replace distribution structures on both energized and de-energized lines
• Slack/tension string overhead conductor, sets poles, and anchors
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Understand and develop grounding procedures and install and remove grounding safely on de-energized circuits
• Properly inspect and maintain live line tools and equipment for daily work activities
• Properly install line switches, in-line floaters, in-line disconnects and modify switches as necessary
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and other operational tasks as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate, is required
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the powerline trade, is required
• Strong knowledge of Distribution construction systems, strongly preferred
• Class 5 Driver's License, is required. Class 1 or Class 3 preferred
• English proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Able and willing to work at various heights and climb various structures
• Able and willing to work on energized distribution systems 0-25KV
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
• Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.