Powerline Trainee

Summary

The Powerline Trainee (Trades Trainee) position is an entry-level role that is intended to provide support to the crew and job along with supervised exposure to the Powerline trade. This role provides the Trainee an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and basic job skills to make an informed decision on whether to pursue the trade and enter the Apprenticeship Program.

Various locations across BC: Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Prince George

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a qualified Journeyman or Sub-Foreman, a Trades Trainee may:
  • Use hand tools
  • Identify materials
  • Work as a ground person & material handle
  • Dig pole holes, anchors, etc.
  • Perform labour-type work in pole setting and URD
  • Operate bucket and boom trucks
  • Climb
  • Install and pull on cold construction
  • Frame poles on the ground
• Assists in warehouse cleanliness, recycling ...