Job Description

Job Number: J1125-0063
Job Title: Powerline Technician
Department: Hydro Operations
Is this position unionized? Yes
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
City, Province: Kingston, Ontario
Job Category: Operations
Open Positions: 1
Posting Date: November 5, 2025
Closing Date: November 20, 2025
Salary: $34.67 - $48.94/Hour
As Ontario's only multi-utility provider, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including water, wastewater, natural gas, electricity, and telecommunications - all under one roof. This integrated approach empowers us to deliver innovative solutions, exceptional customer service, and operational efficiencies that set us apart in the industry.
With over 150 years of commitment to the Kingston community, we work every day to provide the safe, reliable utility services our customers rely on. Our efforts go beyond keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We're driving progress through projects that create lasting, positive change. At the heart of everything we do is our vision to advance our unique utility model to benefit our customers and build better communities.
At Utilities Kingston, we believe that strong communities are built by strong teams. By joining us, you'll be part of a collaborative and dynamic environment where your skills and ideas will contribute to enhancing safety, driving reliability, and building a resilient future for our community.
Primary Duties
The Powerline Technician constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground distribution system infrastructure. They will perform switching operations, troubleshoot issues and respond in emergency situations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Construct electrical infrastructure to proper engineered drawings and plans.
2. Complete repairs or replacement of switches, insulators, transformers, load break centres, terminations and other infrastructure.
3. Complete pre-trip inspections on commercial vehicles prior to use and operate heavy equipment required to complete work.
4. Respond to outages and emergencies consistent with required response times.
5. Complete all required documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
6. Inspect electrical infrastructure to identify and diagnose issues before failures can occur.
7. Troubleshoot issues and decide on the most effective solution.
8. Collaborate with team members to discuss repair/construction work and required safety precautions.
9. Comply with all health and safety requirements, maintain a safe work environment, report hazards and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
Education, Certification and Other Qualifications Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of the Utility Work Protection Code
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Advanced knowledge of electrical systems and theory
• Advanced knowledge of electrical trade tools, measurement and test equipment and their operation
• Advanced knowledge of Book-7 Traffic Control Guidelines
• Advanced problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Electrical Utility Safety Rules, USF Standards and the Electrical Safety Regulation 22/04.
• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as it relates to individual, organizational and operational requirements

Qualifications:

• 434A Powerline Technician Certification
• 4+ years experience in a similar role
• Class AZ restricted driver's license

Special Working Conditions/Conditions of Employment

• Maintain a valid AZ restricted driver's license throughout employment.

• Required to perform after-hours on-call duties on a rotational basis and respond to emergency calls.
• Required to produce a criminal record check satisfactory to Utilities Kingston.

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.
Appropriate accommodations will be provided as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
Utilities Kingston is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the Kingston community.
Utilities Kingston thanks all candidate that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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