At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate bucket trucks and work on energized overhead lines with a safety-first mindset.
- Company: Join Western Pacific Enterprises, a leader in electrical construction since 1973.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits per IBEW agreement, and annual vacation.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects that shape your community and reduce carbon footprints.
- Qualifications: Must be a Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland with minimal travel to other areas of BC. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW 258 subforeman rate. The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW 258.
Company Overview: Since 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.
Essential Functions:
- Proven experience operating a Ford F 550 bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom
- Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground
- Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control
- Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic
- Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members
- Safety first mindset at all times
Qualifications:
- Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary: IBEW 258 rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly.
- Benefits and annual vacation allotment are per the respective IBEW collective agreement.
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals.
Lineman in Surrey employer: MYR Group Inc.
Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) is an exceptional employer located in Nisku, AB, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and professional growth. With a strong commitment to sustainability and a paper-free workplace, employees have the unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that shape their communities. WPE provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that values diversity and encourages continuous learning, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the electrical construction industry.
