Become a line worker

Exercise one of the most visible professions in the electricity industry. Be at the center of the action on a day-to-day basis and during service restoration. Be part of a tightly knit crew and stay physically fit. Shape the world by building and improving the power system.

What does your day look like?

Build and maintain the overhead system.

Work on both live and de-energized equipment.

Respond to emergency and outage calls.

Patrol and inspect the overhead system to identify anomalies.

What you want

Physical work
Teamwork
Diverse projects
Working outdoors
Ready access to the equipment you need
A role in powering Québec

What you need

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in power line and telecommunication line construction
Class 3 driver’s licence
Good physical condition
Ability to work at heights
18 years of age the day you start working

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A DVS opens the door to a world of possibilities at Hydro‑Québec!

Thrive in a flexible work environment and help contribute to a sustainable economy through ambitious and innovative projects.

Work with talented colleagues and enjoy a stimulating career thanks to the experience you’ll gain in the field. Just picture it: you could lead a team, prepare the job, go onsite to identify outages, work from the transmission system control center to ensure your colleagues’ safety, help onboard new recruits, provide training or even become a manager.

Hear what our line workers have to say about their job

Trade: Distribution line worker [in French]

Interested in working in the field of electricity? Become a distribution line worker.

David and Nicolas take us with them through the streets of Montréal as they work on power distribution lines and poles. Each day brings a variety of tasks as they repair and maintain equipment near people’s homes. Who wouldn’t want to be a hero during a power outage?

Duration : 2 minuts 32 secondes

Trade: Transmission line worker [in French]

Interested in working in the field of electricity? Become a transmission line worker.

You might say line workers don’t always have both feet on the ground! Getting to the towers can involve all kinds of modes of transport—ATVs, snowmobiles, even helicopters. Teamwork, adrenaline and the wind in your hair—no wonder James and Vincent love their jobs!