Lineman

Overview

Lineman Jobs in Surrey, Canada at MYR Group

Title: Lineman

Company: MYR Group

Location: Surrey, Canada

Category:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Western Pacific Enterprises is seeking an experienced Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician for a highly specialized role in the Lower Mainland. This is not a general PLT position. It requires a very specific mix of field expertise, strong communication skills, and a high level of comfort with computers and administrative work. The role will be paid at the IBEW subforeman rate.

The successful individual will be name requested through IBEW .

Company Overview

Since , Western Pacific Enterprises, Ltd. (WPE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout western Canada. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical commercial and industrial, substation, transmission and distribution, and renewable energy services. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made us one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. We are proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

Proven experience operating a Ford F bucket truck with insulated 37 ft boom

Physically fit to work in all conditions, including use of a 40 ft stick overhead to install and retrieve ammeters on energized 25 kV overhead lines from the ground

Strong computer skills, including consistent use of a laptop and smartphone, job related applications, electronic reporting, and document control

Clear, professional communication skills, written, spoken, and electronic

Ability to work closely with and take direction from BC Hydro security team members

Safety first mindset at all times

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Red Seal Journeyperson Powerline Technician

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract

Ability to successfully pass BC Hydro security screening, including a criminal record check

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

Salary IBEW rate for Sub Foreman Lineman, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Benefits and annual vacation allotment are per the respective IBEW collective agreement.