Linesman

Trades & Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight with paid RDO

12% superannuation

Income protection

Company vehicle provided

VESI training offered

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

RSGx is a leading provider of integrated M&E construction and maintenance services across Australia, seeking a Linesman to prepare, install, repair and maintain electrical distribution networks. The role involves high-voltage work, pole maintenance, and ensuring compliance with codes and customer requirements.

Ideal candidates hold Cert III ESI Distribution Overhead and a Lineworker Licence, with EWP and high-risk licences preferred.

Qualifications

• Cert III ESI Distribution Overhead (UET30621) and a current Lineworker Licence (Distribution).
• Experience in overhead distribution work, including working at height with pole top and EWP rescue training.
• Energised LV overhead and HV stick work is highly regarded.
• OHS Construction Induction Card (White/Blue).
• Australian Driver’s Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage equipment.
• Attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies.
• Maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical.
• Preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and terminations; connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines.
• Using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and hydraulic drills.
• Disseminate Material requirements for projects.
• Maintain work schedules and report as required.
• Ensure all installation/construction is compliant with customer and relevant codes and regulations.

Skills

Overhead distribution experience

Working at height

Health, Safety & Environment

Education

Cert III ESI Distribution Overhead (UET30621)

Current Lineworker Licence (Distribution)

OHS Construction Induction Card

Tools

EWP Licence

High-Risk Work Licence (DG/RB/WP/LF/C2)

Job description

About Us

RSGx is a leading provider of integrated mechanical and electrical (M&E) construction, engineering, commissioning, and maintenance services across Australia, focused on enabling the energy transition. Our capabilities span transmission & distribution, substations, powerlines, switchgear, commissioning, and more. We deliver across industries including mining, renewables, utilities, transport infrastructure, oil & gas, defence, and water.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Linesman, to help prepare, install, repair, maintain and patrol electric power distribution networks in line with the following duties that will include but are not be limited to:

• Construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage equipment.


• Attending to electrical breakdown and emergencies.


• Maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical.


• supply and street lighting fitting pole hardware and crossarms.


• Preparing low- and high-voltage cable joints and cable terminations while.


• connecting and installing electrical equipment and overhead lines.


• using heavy plant equipment such as elevated work platforms and portable.


• equipment such as hydraulic drills.


• Disseminate Material requirements for projects.


• Maintain work schedules and report as required.


• Ensure all installation/construction is compliant to customer and relevant codes and regulations.


• Maintain current and relevant tickets/skills for all works performed.


• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety, and the Environment.


• Maintain safe working environment and execute duties in a professional manner to the applicable standards.

General Requirements

• Cert III ESI Distribution Overhead (UET30621) and a current Lineworker Licence (Distribution), with an EWP high-risk work licence and dogging.


• Experience in overhead distribution work, including working at height with pole top and EWP rescue training.


• Energised LV overhead and HV stick work is highly regarded.


• Relevant Trade Qualification Certificate II in Electrotechnology or Cert II/III in ESI (if applicable)


• High-Risk Work Licence (DG, RB, WP, LF, C2 – as applicable), EWP Licence.


• OHS Construction Induction Card (White/Blue).


• Australian Driver’s Licence

Why RSGx;

• Work that lasts: We have a strong pipeline of work through to 2029.


• Powerline EA conditions: a 9-day fortnight with a paid RDO, and 12% super. Income protection and severance are covered through Protect.


• Rates: Fantastic EA rates under our industry leading Powerline agreement


• Allowances and tools: licence, first aid and leadership allowances, service increments, travel allowances if you’re working away from home, and any additional tools required to complete works. Laptop and IPAD supplied where suitable.


• Vehicle: Company Vehicle supplied for works on specific network services; conditions apply.


• VESI training: if you don’t already hold VESI, we’ll get you onto it. We build our own crews and back them.


• VISA Sponsorship: RSGx offer Permanent Residency and VISA sponsorship for suitable candidates.