Powerline Technician
Current• Daily inspection and operation of class DZ vehicle and equipment• Trained and proficient in the driving and operation of: Radial Boom Derricks, Bucket Trucks, 8-Ton Cranes, Overhead Cranes, and Material Handlers/Loader Cranes• Trained and proficient in climbing poles and acquiring good work position using belt and spurs • Inspect and test overhead and underground lines and equipment • Construct, maintain, and repair all aspects of overhead and underground distribution system to the correct engineering standards • Find faults and troubleshoot in both overhead and underground system• Perform cable splicing on XLPE, AILC, and Lead Jacketed to the correct specifications • Prepare, transport, install/remove/replace overhead and underground transformers • Assist other crews/departments with scheduled and emergency work • Obtain hold-offs, complete daily tailboards, and confined space entry permits • Work hands-on energized lines/equipment with appropriate class gloves, live-line tools, and other appropriate barriers/PPE (using correct techniques and safe work practices) on Toronto’s three primary voltages: 4 kV, 13.8 kV, and 27.6 kV as well as live secondary• Help order job materials and keep stock of truck material for order• Interpret blueprints, feeder maps, and engineer drawings/specification sheets • Safely handle and work with hazardous materials • Frequent heavy material handling and tool use• Create and execute appropriate traffic plans using Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7• Work over-time on weekdays and weekends whenever needed • Always work in adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety Act rules and regulations, IHSA’s Electrical Utility Safety Rules, and Toronto Hydro’s safe work practices and procedures