Job Description

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and building the future.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the , expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!

What Is The Opportunity?

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada\'s #1 utility construction provider and we\'re looking for a Lineperson to help us get there!

What You Will Do Here

• Assist and work with experienced Journeypersons in job safety planning and work execution.
• Perform line Construction, Troubleshooting and maintenance in a safe efficient manner utilizing de-energized, live line hot stick or live line barehand techniques on voltages up to and including 44KV
• Safe operation of heavy and tracked equipment including Radial Arm Diggers, Line Trucks, Cranes, and all terrain equipment as required
• Provide support to client demands which could include emergency calls and planned overtime
• Operate and maintain such hand tools as may be required for the job including blocks, grips, jacks, hot line tools and cover up, etc.
• Maintain personal and group safety at all times, and exercise appropriate caution when working with tension for rigging, on or close to energized equipment
• Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, vehicular accidents, etc.
• Be a positive team member through open communication and active participation in crew tasks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
• Able to travel and work out of town in Ontario as required.
• Availability to travel and work on projects across Canada an asset
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to The Team

• Power Lineperson Apprenticeship and Trade Certificate
• Utility experience constructing, installing, and maintaining overhead, underground, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Thorough knowledge of Provincial Electrical Utilities Regulations and provincial specific Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Codes an asset
• Demonstrated ability effectively work with a desire to provide excellent customer service
• Valid Driver\'s License G and reliable transportation along with DZ.
• Ability to climb towers and poles, work at heights, and work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment or independently with supervision
• Experience with UWPC will be an advantage
• Strong interpersonal, team participation and communication skills
• Be a champion of safety, inclusion and diversity

Aecon fosters , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please

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