Richard Vincent, Power Line Technician
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To become a power line technician with Manitoba Hydro, you must go through Hydro's Power Line Technician Trainee Program. To enter the program, you must be a graduate of Grade 12 with the following subjects: Math 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) or Math 300, Physics 30S or Physics 300 and English 40 or English 300/301, or have a two (2) year diploma in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Technology.
As a power line technician you should get along with others, be hardworking, and not be afraid of heights. Most of the work is outdoors, and in Manitoba that means facing some very cold weather.
For more information, see Careers at Manitoba Hydro.