Apprentice Powerline Technician
About this role
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the guidance and direction of the Foreman or Construction Manager, the Apprentice Lineman assist in the construction and maintenance of power systems, and replaces or repairs defective power lines, sub-stations, and accessories.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Safety Leadership & Compliance
- Will implement safety policies, transporting materials, installing electrical transmission systems, performing repair work, and laying underground cable in trenches.
- Ability to adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations, follow safety standards and ask questions, if needed, related to safety practices in the electrical construction industry.
Training & Documentation Management
- Willingness to enroll in and complete training and documentation toward Lineman certification.
- Willingness to learn and interpret site plans and construction drawings.
Essential Job Functions
- Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high and low voltage transmission and distribution electrical grid.
- Troubleshoot and repair overhead distribution and transmission lines.
- Install, inspect, maintain, repair, and modify high and low voltage transmission and distribution of electrical grid.
- Maintain interior, exterior, overhead, and underground electrical distribution systems.
- Install and maintain cables making part of power distribution systems.
- Assist in the construction, maintenance and removal of underground and overhead power lines and equipment.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Effective communication skills with the ability to take and/or provide direction.
- Able to work in a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines.
- Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- At least 6 months’ experience in Powerline or related industry experience
Skills & Abilities
- Able to distinguish between colors
- Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site or in office
- Strong listening, problem solving and time management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
- Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in a professional manner
- Ability to work with independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
- Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
Additional Details
This position requires candidates to:
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
- Work on transmission line projects throughout Ontario
- Work a project-based rotation schedule, initially anticipated to be 21 days on / 7 days off
- Eligible for $200/day LOA where applicable while working away from home.
- Be willing to travel to project sites as required
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
Company at a glance
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a North American utility construction contractor specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Since 1977, we have grown from a regional contractor into one of the largest privately held power infrastructure contractors in North America, supporting clients across Canada and the United States through complex utility construction and field execution.
Our operations are built around construction delivery. With a large internally owned fleet, specialized transmission equipment, dedicated field mechanics, and experienced project teams, we are structured to execute demanding work safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Today, Forbes Bros. delivers complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects alongside recurring utility maintenance and emergency response work across diverse operating environments. Our teams work in urban centers, remote locations, energized systems, and critical infrastructure corridors where adaptability, execution, and reliability are essential.
As demand for North American power infrastructure continues to grow, we continue to invest in our people, operational capability, and long-term execution capacity across both Canada and the United States.
Top Benefits
- Living Out Allowance
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