Electricity Field Operator – Poles & Cranes

Ausgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Job summary

Ausgrid, based at Dee Why Depot in Sydney, is seeking an Electricity Supply Operative to support construction, maintenance and breakdown work on our network assets. You will prepare worksites and equipment to enable safe completion of tasks, and participate in emergency restoration work alongside the team.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will operate plant and equipment, assist line crews, and maintain a safety-focused approach in a high-risk environment.

Qualifications

• Class HR or HC licence.
• Sound knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• WH&S WorkCover - General Induction.
• Demonstrated experience in operating plant and equipment.
• Competence in using various hand and powered tools.
• Asbestos awareness and safe handling of asbestos materials.
• Manual handling techniques.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.
• Effective communication with others.
• Experience erecting/removing poles (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of power poles.
• Groundman services for line crews and general labouring tasks.
• Crane and plant operation (bobcat, excavator, cable winch trucks, truck driving).
• Participate in emergency restoration work.

Skills

HR/HC licence

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Asbestos awareness

Crane/plant operation

Team collaboration

Job description

Ausgrid, based at Dee Why Depot in Sydney, is seeking an Electricity Supply Operative to support construction, maintenance and breakdown work on our network assets. You will prepare worksites and equipment to enable safe completion of tasks, and participate in emergency restoration work alongside the team.

Reporting to the Field Supervisor, you will operate plant and equipment, assist line crews, and maintain a safety-focused approach in a high-risk environment.