Lead crews in the construction of overhead transmission lines

Operate hand and power tools and equipment including bucket trucks, backhoes, digger derrick trucks, all-terrain track machines, pullers, and tensioners

Read and interpret construction drawings, work plans, and schematics

Track daily production and material usage

Support logistics and crew coordination

Follow and promote strict safety practices in accordance with OH&S; standards

Train and support junior workers or apprentices on proper work practices

Perform additional tasks related to line construction and maintenance as required

Requirements

- Must have valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification
- Previous experience leading a crew of PLTs
- 5+ years of experience as journeyman PLT
- Ability to climb poles using spikes and rigging and to work from bucket trucks or man-lifts
- Solid knowledge of transmission line construction methods, tools, and safety procedures
- Distribution experience is a benefit
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
- Class 5 driver’s license required; Class 1 or 3 preferred
- Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract
- Physically able to work at heights, lift heavy materials, and work in varying weather conditions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills

Core Competencies





Demonstrates expertise in leading construction crews for overhead transmission line projects, with a strong emphasis on safety practices, effective communication, and the ability to read and interpret construction documents. Holds a valid Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification and possesses extensive experience in transmission line construction methods and tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certification
- Transmission Line Construction Methods
- Crew Leadership Experience
- Ability to Read Blueprints
- Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

- Overhead Transmission Line Construction
- Reading Construction Drawings
- Climbing Poles Using Spikes
- Operating Bucket Trucks
- Using Power Tools
- Material Tracking
- Safety Procedures Compliance
- Logistics Coordination
- Training Junior Workers
- Physical Ability to Work at Heights

Soft Skills

- Teamwork Skills
- Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

- Journeyperson Powerline Technician Certification
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Class 1 or 3 Driver’s License (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

- OH&S; Standards
- Construction Safety
- Distribution Experience
- Work Plans
- Schematics

Tools & Technologies

- Bucket Trucks
- Backhoes
- Digger Derrick Trucks
- All-Terrain Track Machines
- Pullers
- Tensioners

📌 Power Line Technician - Foreperson (Fort McMurray)
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