Lineworker

Ausgrid; Strathfield Municipal Council; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Ausgrid is hiring a Distribution Lineworker to inspect, install and maintain overhead network infrastructure across Sydney and regional NSW. You will support safe, reliable and affordable electricity delivery, plan and prepare works, and liaise with stakeholders while upholding high safety and quality standards.

The role requires Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent), HRWL licences (Elevated Work Platform, Dogging), a Class MR licence, and knowledge of safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Line Worker - Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an electrical trade role within the electricity distribution or related industry including line work.
• Class MR drivers licence.
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
• High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) - multiple such as Elevated Work Platform and Dogging.
• WH&S WorkCover - General Induction.
• Asbestos awareness and experience working safely with asbestos materials related to line work.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques.
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices; demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, install and maintain overhead network infrastructure and electrical equipment to high quality standards.
• Prepare work sites and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, timely delivery.
• Resolve customer issues and interpret technical documentation.
• Play a key role in emergency restoration work and ensure the job is planned well and done right.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Safe manual handling

Education

Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent)

HRWL - Elevated Work Platform

HRWL - Dogging

WH&S WorkCover - General Induction

Asbestos awareness

Job description

$94k - $103k base + 16.5% Super | Permanent Full Time

Enjoy a fortnightly Rostered Day Off

Locations available across Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and Upper Hunter regions

About Ausgrid - we're wired for good

We're the largest distributer of electricityon Australia's east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We're here at the heart of the energy transition, and we're driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.

It's an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we're in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.

Everyone's job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We're committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

See yourself working here

As a Distribution Lineworker, your role is critical to delivering good work safely, ensuring the ongoing safety, reliability, sustainability and affordability of our overhead network assets for our customers. Working to the highest standards of quality, cost and time, safety underpins everything you do as you inspect, install and maintain overhead network infrastructure and electrical equipment.

From structures to cables, your expertise supports safe and efficient work near live electrical apparatus. You'll also prepare work sites, liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, resolve customer issues, interpret technical documentation, and play a key role in emergency restoration work, ensuring the job is planned well and done right, every time.

What you bring to the role

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.

• Qualified Line Worker - Cert III in ESI Power Systems (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in an electrical trade role within the electricity distribution or related industry including experience in line work
• Class MR drivers licence
• Electrical Safety Rules accreditation and other relevant statutory training
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice
• High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) - multiple such as Elevated Work Platform and Dogging
• WH&S WorkCover - General Induction
• Asbestos awareness and experience working safely with asbestos materials related to line work
• Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques
• Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others

Life at Ausgrid

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.

Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other's best. Looking to grow professionally? We've got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you'll keep wherever you go.

We're proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you're caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team***********@ausgrid.com.au.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.