Transmission Line Crew Lead

Transgrid; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

20 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking a Transmission Lineworker to inspect, maintain, repair and construct transmission line assets across NSW and ACT.

You will lead crews, mentor apprentices, and work with Field Coordinators to ensure safe, efficient delivery of all work. Essential criteria include a Certificate III in ESI and Australian Driver's Licence, plus High Risk Work Licences and HV maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead required.
• Flexibility to support on call/afterhours requests and respond to system incidents.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence is essential.
• Understanding of inspection, maintenance and construction requirements for transmission line infrastructure.
• High Risk Work Licences including: DG (Dogging); RB, RI, RA (Rigging Basic/Intermediate/Advanced); CV, C2, C6 (Crane-Vehicle Loading, 20T, 60T); WP (EWP); LF (Forklift).
• Heavy Rigid Licence preferred but not essential.
• Experience in high‑voltage maintenance (pole replacement, insulator changeouts, hot joint repair).

Responsibilities

• Lead crews delivering transmission line construction, maintenance and emergency response work.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards.
• Coordinate field activities, resources and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes safely and efficiently.
• Mentor and develop apprentices and junior technicians, building capability across the team.

Skills

On-call flexibility

HV transmission maintenance experience

Crew leadership / mentoring

Education

Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead

Australian Driver's Licence

High Risk Work Licences: DG;RB;RI;RA;CV;C2;C6;WP;LF

Job description

Transgrid is seeking a Transmission Lineworker to inspect, maintain, repair and construct transmission line assets across NSW and ACT.

You will lead crews, mentor apprentices, and work with Field Coordinators to ensure safe, efficient delivery of all work. Essential criteria include a Certificate III in ESI and Australian Driver's Licence, plus High Risk Work Licences and HV maintenance experience.