The Powerline Technician reports to the Powerline Foreman, and works with colleagues in the Electrical Department to provide quality services to internal and external customers. The team’s work will collectively support the Vision of the Town of Ponoka: To be a thriving community with a hometown feel.
This position supports the team by performing duties that include construction, operation, maintenance, and metering of the overhead and underground distribution system within the Town of Ponoka.
Education
High school graduation
Valid Alberta Powerline Technician Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Preferred but will also consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice.
Valid Emergency First Aid Level or above.
Experience
Minimum Five years of directly related experience
Municipal experience or contractor with town/city experience is an asset
Other
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Valid Alberta Class 3 Vehicle Operators License with Airbrake Endorsement preferred or willingness to achieve.
Participation in the On-Call rotation is a requirement of this position and the successful candidate must be able, prepared and in fit condition to respond to the trouble call site within thirty minutes of receiving the trouble call.
