Branch: Electric
Affiliation: IBEW
Employment Status: Full-Time Temporary
Salary: $35.85 Hourly
Short-term Incentive Eligible: No
Workplace Flexibility: No
Temp Duration: 6 months
Posting End Date: Open until filled
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POSITION OVERVIEW

The duties of a Pre-apprentice Power Line Technician are to assist other members of a line crew from the ground. This is a semi-skilled position requiring the supervision of a tradesperson. It is also a learning position where one can improve his/her skills or gain new skills. Climbing and aerial bucket work will be permitted for training purposes while under the supervision of a journeyperson.
A pre-apprentice lineperson reports to a staff supervisor or delegate and normally works under the direction of a higher classification employee. The pre-apprenticeship training program is a structured temporary position for up to 6 months. Candidates are provided with in-house and hands-on job training. Upon successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program, candidates may be considered for full-time permanent apprenticeship positions with FortisBC.

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must currently hold all of the following minimum education requirements: English 12, Math 11 and Physics 11.
• Holder of a valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to carry out a variety of duties requiring significant physical effort.
• Knowledge and ability to handle, use and care for hand and power tools and equipment.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Secondary Pre-Apprentice Electrical diploma or equivalent course is preferred
• Occupational First Aid Level 1, 2 or 3 is preferred
• Transportation of Dangerous goods is preferred
• WHMIS is preferred
• Any other applicable skills or educational achievements that directly relate to the trade will be acknowledged
• Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement is preferred

• Performs duties as a Lineperson’s trades helper which requires some skills as acquired by experience and/or on-the-job training and instruction.
• Carries out maintenance and construction work as directed, including pole framing, right-of-way clearing and maintenance, road maintenance, line patrol, etc.
• Carries out assignments normally carried out by lower classification employees or those of a higher classification to gain skills and experience.
• Operates and carries out running care of vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Handles, uses and cares for hand and power tools and equipment as required.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities above the pre-apprentice lineperson performed all duties of the Labourer classification.