Journeyman PLT / 3rd Year Apprentice Powerline Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers, and guy wires
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, lightning arrestors, switches, transformers, street lighting and other associated equipment
• Splice, solder and insulate conductors and related wiring to connect power distribution and transmission networks
• Have knowledge and expertise in the areas of construction, maintenance, and repair of both distribution and transmission power systems, coupled with the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Opens and closes switches and installs grounding devices to lines and equipment.
• Completing high-tension stringing activities
• Instruct, mentor and train junior personnel and Apprentices in duties, safe work practices, care and use of tools and equipment in a positive respectful manner
• Ability to read and understand the scope of construction prints provided.
• The ability to work at heights on wood poles, steel towers, etc. in adverse weather conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strength, stamina, and the use of proper lifting techniques required to work with equipment weighing in excess of 50 lbs.
• Good physical coordination and manual dexterity
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations
• Demonstrate sound work ethic
• Be punctual
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity