Lineman

Job summary

The role involves operating a bucket truck to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines. It also requires managing electronic reporting, document control, and coordinating with the BC Hydro security team.

Job details

About The Role Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland with minimal travel to other areas of BC. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258. Company Overview Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors. We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community. Essential Functions Proven experience operating a Ford F 550 bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members Safety first mindset at all times ABOUT YOU Qualifications Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check What We Offer Compensation & Benefits Salary IBEW 258 rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Benefits and annual vacation allotment are per the respective IBEW collective agreement. Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. ,

What you’ll do

The role involves operating a bucket truck to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines. It also requires managing electronic reporting, document control, and coordinating with the BC Hydro security team.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician with a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. Ability to pass a BC Hydro security screening and criminal record check is mandatory.

Benefits

• Annual Vacation Allotment

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Physically Fit · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred
• Strong communication skills · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bucket Truck Operation
• Powerline Maintenance
• Computer Literacy
• Professional Communication
• Electronic Reporting
• Document Control
• Safety Management
• Ammeter Installation

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Energy
• Engineering
• Security & Safety