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Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice (April 2027)
Number of positions: 10 Job Location: Surrey Trades Training Centre
Employment type: Temporary Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Annual salary: $36.81 per hour
What you'll do
- Act as a driver/ground person, and as required, may operate a Line Truck (single or dual axle) during the construction,
maintenance, and operations of the distribution system. This includes, but not limited, to climbing, and assisting in the
installation and removal of poles/anchors and transformers.
- Work with the tradesperson crew or Journeyperson PLT to whom they have been assigned and shall, when required,
attend to handling, and transportation of equipment and materials. They shall also be qualified to drive and operate a motor
car, truck, truck winch or other similar truck equipment.
- Learn basic climbing skills, safety procedures, tool/material use and bucket truck operation.
- Work outside in all weather conditions at heights of 30 - 400 ft.
What you bring
- High school graduation with the following courses: English 12, Math 11, and Physics 11 (or equivalents).
- Valid BC Class 5 driver's license or higher (Class 3 Manual Transmission preferred), with Air Brake Endorsement.
- Physically capable of performing the work, with normal colour vision.
- Strong interpersonal skills to deal with both internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through construction experience, mechanics or exposure to trades.
- Applicants must meet the above requirements at the time of applying (by the job posting's close date) to be eligible to be
considered.
What we offer
You will receive:
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
This position is affiliated with the international Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW local 258) www.ibew258.bc.
ca
- This Trade will interest those who enjoy working outdoors and performing hands on physical work.
- To develop the necessary line skills to be equipped and eligible for the PLT Apprenticeship, candidates must first
participate in this PLT Pre-Apprentice program for twelve (12) months.
- As a Power Line Technician Pre-Apprentice, you may be asked to move anywhere in the province for the duration of your
program. Upon assuming the role as an Apprentice Power Line Technician, you will typically be assigned to at least two
headquarters anywhere in the province.
- Locations may include the following: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Southern Interior, and Northern BC (i.e. Dawson
