Helper Overhead (Inside)

Description

• To perform work in preparation for job operations, such as obtaining and carrying tools and equipment from the truck to the work area, consisting of items such as cant hooks, shovels, bags of stone, sand and cement; and, working with other team members in assembling truck derrick, stiff leg, attaching steel lines and chains, and performing other preparatory operations as required
• Safeguard the public when hazardous operations are being performed, and to perform similar tasks to promote safety on the job
• As instructed, to drive truck or truck-and-trailer, to operate trailer-mounted equipment excepting power-driven wire-reeling equipment and pole-hole diggers; to operate portable equipment, such as portable generators, concrete breakers, and hand pumps
• Occasionally, as assigned, to perform watch and guard duty on and around mobile emergency equipment.
• To perform manual work in vaults, such as carrying tools, equipment and material to the work area, working with other team members in moving heavy or bulky equipment, and cleaning the work area upon completion of the work
• To perform work, such as hoisting tools and equipment to the Workers on the pole and receiving tools and equipment lowered to the ground
• To perform manual work such as digging, removing dirt and debris, mixing cement, backfilling and tamping and working with other team members in lifting and carrying poles and sawing and splitting poles
• To perform minor assembling and dismantling operations such as installing pole and arm hardware, installing earth anchors, attaching pole guards, ground wires and mouldings
• This position requires participation in the local union and payment of union dues

Requirements

• Construction (residential, commercial or civil) or skilled trade experience
• Possession of Commercial Drivers Instruction permit
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Overhead Helpers will demonstrate within 90 days of classification into this job, the ability to satisfactorily use pole climbers and safety belt
• Successful completion of Company's assessments
• Advanced certification from an Electrical Line Worker Program OR relevant military experience OR completion of Albat or equivalent (international), OR 1-2 years of previous utility construction experience
• Pole Climbing experience
• Military experience
• Successful completion of the Construction and Skilled Trades (CAST) test

Benefits

• Referral bonus program
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4%
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $31.19/Hr.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance