Forbes Bros Ltd. is looking for multiple Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution & Transmission (full-time, permanent) of all levels for projects within the Edmonton region. This position will be joining our growing team based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

The Apprentice Powerline Technician - Distribution & Transmission (full-time, permanent) will have a recognized Blue Book. The candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of powerline construction, problem-solving skills, and organizational skills.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, innovation & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Eligibility in Pension Program
• Annual boot allowance & annual clothing allowance
• Frequent overtime and weekend hours opportunity
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
• Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution and transmission lines.
• Install, inspect, maintain, repair and modify high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
• Maintain interior, exterior, overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Install and maintain cables making part of power distribution systems.
• Will implement safety policies, transporting materials, installing electrical transmission systems, performing repair work, and laying underground cable in trenches.
• Assist in the construction, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment.
• Adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations;
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• Provincially recognized Blue Book, is required
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License is required
• Experience working as an apprentice in the trade, preferred knowledge of distribution and transmissions systems
• Willing to learn to interpret site plans, construction drawings.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to take and/or provide direction
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member while equally motivated working independently
• Able and willing to travel to required remote project sites and work extended periods of time and overtime and/or weekend hours as needed
• Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting and working at various heights and confined spaces
• Able and willing to provide five (5) year acceptable drivers abstract
• As per client requirements, candidates may be required and willing to undergo pre-access screening

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equity and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.

In compliance with Client and Project/Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.