Posted 12 days ago
Journeyman Powerline Technician
@ Forbes Bros Ltd. EDMONTON
Prince Albert, SK · Edmonton, AB
Overview
Forbes Bros Ltd. in Edmonton is hiring a full-time Journeyman Powerline Technician to install, inspect, maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines, transformers and grid components. The role involves operating heavy equipment such as bucket and digger trucks, mentoring apprentice linemen and keeping detailed work records. The posting names safety as a core value and requires a powerline trade certificate or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities:
- Install, inspect, maintain and repair overhead and underground power lines
- Operate bucket trucks, digger trucks and backhoes
- Build new distribution powerlines, including pole framing and conductor stringing
- Mentor apprentice linemen
- Keep detailed records of work and equipment used
Requirements summary:
- Trade certificate in the powerline industry or equivalent experience
- Ability in all aspects of overhead conductor stringing
- Ability in framing wooden poles for distribution lines
- Ability to operate powerline construction and maintenance equipment
- Commitment to safety and teamwork
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Vehicle, Client sites |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Powerline trade certificate |
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Forbes Bros Ltd. EDMONTON
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Live Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE, never compromising on safety in all aspects of our everyday.
Install, inspect, maintain, overhead and underground power lines, transformers and other electrical components of the electrical grid.
Operate various types of heavy machinery and tools, such as bucket truck, digger truck, and backhoe to perform their duties effectively.
Keep detailed records of work performed, equipment used and other jobsite activities.
Mentor and support Apprentice Linemen, to promote safety mindset, culture, and skills.
Work effectively in teams, communicate with supervisors, peers, and occasionally customers.
Field Duties & Compliance
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution.
Install, inspect, maintain, repair and modify high and low voltage distribution electrical grid.
Maintain interior, exterior, overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Ability in construction of new distribution powerlines in all aspects of the construction phases.
Ability in framing wooden poles for distribution powerlines.
Ability in all aspects of stringing overhead conductor.
Ability to assist in setting up puller.
Ability to operate various pieces of equipment for the construction or maintenance of distribution powerlines
Qualifications & Skills
Trade certificate in the powerline industry from an accredited Trade School or equivalent education and experience in the powerline industry.
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