Utility Worker/Operator

Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is seeking a Utility Worker/Operator to join our growing Western Canada Distribution team, based in Alberta and supporting utility clients across Western and Eastern Canada. This role focuses on operating heavy and specialized equipment in support of powerline construction crews.

What will you do as the Utility Worker/Operator

• Ensure that provincial OHS legislation (including Alberta OHS Code Part 40), utility client safety standards, limits of approach, and company H&S requirements and initiatives are upheld in order to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.
• Conduct self in a professional manner with internal team members, utility representatives, landowners and the public,
• Operating radial boom derrick,
• Operating pullers, tensioners and other stringing equipment to install and sag conductor,
• Operating backhoes, skid steers and other earthmoving equipment for excavation, trenching, backfilling and site preparation,
• Maintaining limits of approach and safe boom positioning near energized lines,
• Following ground disturbance requirements, including locates and hand exposure,
• Hauling, loading and unloading poles, reels, equipment and materials in support of overhead and underground construction,
• Rigging and signaling loads, and acting as a spotter for equipment operations,
• Completing daily pre-use inspections, fueling, greasing and basic maintenance, and reporting equipment defects,
• Participating in daily tailboards and field level hazard assessments (FLHAs),
• All other duties as assigned.

Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits package with flexible options and wellness spending accounts
• RRSP match program
• Hands-on and supportive leadership team
• Employee referral bonus program
• Corporate discounts (hotels, travel, insurance, retail..)
• …much more

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated powerline construction experience (required)
• Proven experience operating radial boom derricks, backhoes, skid steers and pullers/tensioners or other stringing equipment
• Apprentice or Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification considered an asset
• Working knowledge of overhead line construction methods and safe work practices near energized lines
• Strong commitment to safety and good mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to travel to project sites, including remote assignments, and to work in all weather conditions, including extreme cold
• Must have a valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Class 1 preferred) and a satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Current training in CSTS, Standard First Aid/CPR and Ground Disturbance Level II
• Documented equipment operator training or competency assessments

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment and selection process, including application screening