Electrical Linesman and crane/borer oprator

Trade · Sydney, Australia · Full-Time · $50 - $65/hr

Roles are open in New South Wales for Distribution Linesmen, Transmission Linesmen, Transmission TAs and Crane Borer Operators.

These positions are for powerline professionals with real, verifiable experience: work you can clearly prove in overhead distribution, transmission, pole construction, stringing, structural work or plant operation. Experienced overseas candidates are supported, and additional training may be provided where required to bring existing qualifications in line with Australian standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Follow workplace safety and quality procedures, identify hazards and resolve problems on the job
Overhead distribution construction: dressing, standing and replacing power poles, and installing and maintaining overhead infrastructure
Stringing of mains and conductors, plus conductor stringing on transmission lines
Transmission line construction, including dressing and erecting transmission poles and H structures
Assist with constructing and erecting towers, and climb transmission structures
Work from network drawings and line diagrams
Carry out inspections of transmission assets
Perform ancillary and supporting linework
Operate crane/boring plant when authorised
Work productively alongside crews and site teams
Travel between project locations and take on occasional assignments away from home
Work overtime when required

Requirements & Eligibility

Construction White Card
Driver’s licence
Proven practical experience in overhead electrical work, plus relevant distribution or transmission linework experience
Able to prove your technical skills and previous work experience
Solid problem-solving skills, a reliable team approach and the ability to work safely when conditions change
Prepared to travel for projects and do short-term away work
Certificate III ESI in Transmission and Distribution Overhead – preferred
Work at Heights – preferred; CPR – preferred
Dogging – preferred; Rigging – preferred
High Risk Work Licence – preferred
Relevant qualifications gained overseas are considered
Able to complete further Australian-recognised training where required
Sponsorship on offer for suitable applicants

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