Powerline Technician – Apprentice (Windsor Yard)
Hyline Utility Solutions is looking for motivated, safety‑minded Powerline Technician Apprentices who are ready to launch a hands‑on career with real growth potential. This is your chance to step into the trades with a team that invests in your development and puts you right in the action—working outdoors, learning from experienced crews, and building practical skills that truly matter. If you’re driven, eager to learn, and want a career where your effort actually pays off, we want to meet you.
Who We Are
Hyline is a fast‑growing electrical utility contractor working across Southern and Central Ontario. We handle everything from overhead and underground distribution to rebuilds, road‑widening projects, and pole replacements.
Our crews are known for:
- High‑quality workmanship
- Top‑tier training
- Well‑maintained equipment
- A culture built on safety, teamwork, and pride in the work we do
If you want to learn from experienced pros and build a career in a high‑demand trade, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work alongside experienced Powerline Technicians and begin developing the skills needed for a lasting career in the utility trade, including:
- Installing, repairing, and maintaining overhead and underground power lines
- Working with insulators, conductors, switches, transformers, and more
- Using rubber glove and hot‑stick procedures for safe line maintenance
- Setting up and maintaining poles, towers, and guy wires
- Responding to emergencies caused by inclement weather
- Performing live tension stringing and underground cable pulls
- Inspecting and testing power lines with electrical test equipment
- Operating heavy utility equipment like bucket trucks and digger derricks
- Building strong relationships with utilities and the public
- Working safely at heights, in confined spaces, and in all weather conditions
This is a physically active, hands‑on role—perfect for someone who likes a challenge and doesn’t want to sit behind a desk.
What You Bring
- A desire to build a stable, long term future in the powerline trade
- Experience in related fields (Arborist, Equipment Operator, Electrician, Mechanic etc.)
- A diploma or certificate in a Powerline Technician program is an asset
- A clean driving record and at least a DZ licence (preference given to AZ/AZR)
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
- Comfort working outdoors, at heights, and in a team‑driven environment
What You Get
- Work with crews of 2–7 across Southern and Central Ontario
- Monday–Thursday schedule (long weekends, anyone?)
- Opportunities for scheduled and emergency overtime
- Real‑world experience responding to outages and weather‑related events
- Competitive pay:
- 2026 Powerline Technician total wage: $57.84-$60.15 plus benefits and 10% RRSP (RRSP and 10% vacation included on overtime)
- 2026 Apprentice starting wage: $29.50/hr with increases tied to Technician rates
This is the kind of career that grows with you—skills, pay, and opportunities.
Ready to Start Your Career?
Please submit your application through Indeed before 11:59pm June 24th, 2026 to be considered for this position.
We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: $29.50-$60.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you currently live within a 1 hour commute to Windsor, Ontario?
Licence/Certification:
- AZ, ARZ or DZ Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
