We provide high-quality powerline construction to our clients. Our core values are safety and teamwork, and we are dedicated to creating successful partnerships with our clients across Atlantic Canada, and beyond. Our projects are delivered on schedule and on budget by carefully planning and communicating with our clients throughout the construction process.
The founder of Atlantic Reach Electric, Bobby Hughes, is a third generation lineman who has put his 15 years of experience to good use, along with his partners, David Mallard and Dianne Mallard. For over 5 years, Atlantic Reach Electric has used its knowledge and expertise to perform high-quality distribution, transmission, and substation construction and maintenance services for utilities. Our professional employees have experience working all over Canada and are known for their hard work. We are extremely proud of the team we have built.
Our team of highly-trained Red Seal Powerline Technicians construct, maintain, and repair transmission, distribution, and substation lines for electric utilities and municipalities. We are skilled in both rural and urban settings and consider ourselves live line specialists.
We excel in the construction and maintenance of:
Atlantic Reach Electric is prepared at all times for emergency and storm response. We have extensive knowledge in storm restoration and emergency response throughout Atlantic Canada, along the Eastern US, and as far south as Florida. Our employees are fully trained to meet all safety requirements and excel in all working conditions. We have a strong reputation for hard work and reliability.
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We are fully equipped to take care of all your tree and skidsteer needs.
The safety of the public and the safety of our people are one in the same. Nothing comes before this principle in our line of work!
We are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, the public, and the environment from accidents. Owners and employees participate daily in our company's safety initiatives. An injury and accident-free workplace is always our goal.
We partake in the following safety programs:
We currently have temporary and permanent positions for the following:
Red-Seal Powerline Technicians
The successful candidate must have a Red Seal Distinction. Duties will include: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical distribution and transmission systems. Climbing poles and/or operating hydraulic buckets. Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed. Communicating with other workers to coordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to complete a competency evaluation.
Wage: $44 per hour
We offer competitive wages and a benefits package including health, dental, RSP plan, cell phone, meal and clothing allowances. There is also an opportunity for overtime through storm restoration.
Utility Arborist Apprentice
Candidates must be able to lift and remove large branches and logs, have a positive attitude, and be able to take direction from a supervisor. Training includes how to properly use a chainsaw, wood/branch chipper, and related arboricultural tools and progresses to learning the proper techniques in clearing vegetation around energized power lines. This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position completed in all types of weather conditions. A valid driver’s license is required, and candidates may be required to complete a competency evaluation.
Wage: $17-$24 per hour
We offer competitive wages and a benefits package including health, dental, RSP plan, cell phone, meal and clothing allowances. There is also an opportunity for overtime through storm restoration.
Please send a resume to Dianne at [email protected]
Atlantic Reach Electric Ltd.
902-367-2079
