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Are you looking for a rewarding career in the electrical industry? Do you enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and being part of a team? If so, you might be interested in Manitoba Hydro’s apprenticeship training program for power line technicians.

Power line technicians install, maintain, and repair transmission and distribution lines that carry electricity from generating stations to customers. They work in various environments and conditions, such as urban areas, rural communities, remote locations, and extreme weather. They also use specialized equipment and tools, such as bucket trucks, cranes, diggers, and hot sticks.

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To qualify for the apprenticeship program, you must have a high school diploma with Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) and English 40, or have completed Level 1 Electrical (Construction or Industrial) through an Apprenticeship Manitoba accredited program. You must also have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and be eligible for upgrade.

In addition, you must be willing to work in all types of weather, work at heights and in confined spaces, have good mechanical aptitude, physical coordination, manual dexterity, and be able to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.

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To qualify for the apprenticeship program, you must have a high school diploma with Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) and English 40, or have completed Level 1 Electrical (Construction or Industrial) through an Apprenticeship Manitoba accredited program. You must also have a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and be eligible for upgrade.

In addition, you must be willing to work in all types of weather, work at heights and in confined spaces, have good mechanical aptitude, physical coordination, manual dexterity, and be able to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.

If you are interested in applying for the apprenticeship program, please submit your resumé, cover letter, and transcripts by June 13]. For more information about the trade and how to apply click the button below.

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