Powerline Technician

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Oakville Hydro delivers reliable and safe electricity to more than 76,000 individuals, families, and businesses in the Town of Oakville. The company maintains an active commitment to conservation, safety, and is strongly invested in the social and economic well-being of the Oakville community. Oakville Hydro is a two-time recipient of the Local Distribution Company Performance Excellence Award from the Electricity Distributors Association, as well as a Centre of Excellence Award from the Canadian Electricity Association.

Oakville Hydro has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers.

At Oakville Hydro, we believe that our continued success as an industry leader is due to our innovative, customer focused, team-oriented employees who continually strive to exceed customer expectations and take pride in all areas of our businesses.

Successful Oakville Hydro Employees

• Are customer-centric – they understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary service
• Lead – they lead by example through their actions and attitudes
• Innovate – they look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business
• Commit to Excellence – in all that they do

• Potential to lead innovative projects and initiatives
• Career path exploration and development opportunities
• Opportunities to get involved with teams and charitable events that support the community
• Comprehensive total reward package

• Build, operate, and complete overhead work on energized primary and secondary systems
• Build, operate, and complete work on energized underground systems, cables, terminations, and splicing
• Install and maintain streetlights
• Perform regular stand-by duty and emergency callouts
• Troubleshoot and analyze underground and overhead line faults with the use of proper tools, operating maps, service maps and experienced observation
• Check, repair and/or replace tools and equipment
• Install wooden, concrete, steel, and fiberglass poles
• Install and replace domestic meters
• Install cable in trenches and make all connections
• Maintain line vehicles dielectric capacity by cleaning and repairing boom, bucket, and jib
• Assist in the training of Apprentice Powerline Technicians
• Assume the Lead Powerline Technician duties when required

• Completion of a Powerline Technician Program with Co-op experience
• Previous Electrical Utility experience
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Trades Training Program - Powerline Technician is an asset
• Journeyperson Powerline Technician status
• Demonstrated proficiency in a Windows environment and associated software applications
• Able to perform the essential duties in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Demonstrated experience working with required tools
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends, as required
• A valid Ontario Class AZ Driver's Licence (or valid G and must obtain DZ within 5 months of hire and AZ within 12 months of obtaining the DZ licence) with an excellent driving record
• Well versed in the IHSA Safe Work practices guide and Electrical Utility Safety Rules
• Excellent safety and attendance record

• Brand ambassador – enable, engage, encourage, and exemplify the behaviours and attitudes of the brand
• Is customer centric and displays an attitude of commitment and excellence with service delivery
• Stay a step ahead – make…