Powerline Technician (PLT)
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a Red Seal Powerline Technician (PLT) to join the Berwick Electric team! Within our unique municipal electric utility, you will immerse yourself in so much more than just live line work. You will be part of the small team of superheroes that maintain and control the BEC hydro system, and you’ll get the amazing opportunity to learn about the operating and maintenance of Berwick’s new Solar Garden. Berwick Electric is currently completing a voltage conversion project in which you will play a vital role.
As a member of this incredible team, you will perform various tasks from live line maintenance and construction to meter installations, tree pruning and so much more! This is a unionized position with the IBEW Local 1928 and requires standby duties and callouts.
If this sounds exciting to you and you can’t wait to hear more, we encourage you to view the complete job description on Berwick’s website: Job Description - PLT
Why work with us?
We truly value our people, which means you will be joining an incredible team, in a supportive, safe, respectful, and positive environment. We are passionate about the roles we play in providing superior service within our community and we take considerable pride in the goals we accomplish together. We invest in our people through supporting and encouraging professional development, so you have the tools to safely succeed in your role. Core values of trust, respect and accountability are extremely important in all we do, and we build our team to share and model these values. Best of all, we like to have fun! We prioritize having fun while we work hard as a team; we enjoy connecting with each other and we genuinely care about one another.
Work/life balance is important to us, and we want everyone to feel refreshed and recharged to perform their job well.
Benefits include access to a health and dental plan, vision care, disability and life insurance and an employee assistance program. We offer a matched pension plan, and we provide all the technology required to be successful in your role. We provide a generous vacation package, and we want you to use it!
Working Conditions require the successful candidate to work around live power, perform heavy lifting, work at heights, and in confined spaces. Health and safety are extremely important and proper training will be provided for all required work. The job is 40 hours per week, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and rotating standby shifts.
What we’re looking for:
Qualifications:
High school completion or equivalent.
Red Seal Journeyman Interprovincial Powerline Technician certification.
Prefer 5+ years of experience working as a journey-certified technician.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to roll up your sleeves as a member of a small and mighty team.
Valid NS Class 3 Driver’s License, with an air brake endorsement.
Experience with rubber glove work.
Experience with hot distribution work.
Must work with a high regard for safety of self and others.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft 365.
Excellent knowledge of handheld devices and technology.
You have a choice in your career. Why not choose Berwick to join, stay and blossom in your career!
Berwick is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to .
Job Type: Full Time
To Apply: Please send your resume to or drop it off at Town Hall, 236 Commercial Street, Berwick.
Competition Closing Date: June 12, 2024
Complete Job Description