Transmission Linesworker
Ventia
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Qualified to perform safe maintenance and construction tasks on transmission lines.
- Demonstrated experience with high-voltage equipment and protocols.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours across Australia.
Responsibilities
- Complete tasks for maintenance and construction of overhead transmission systems.
- Install, repair, and maintain poles, cables, and electrical equipment.
- Ensure safety protocols for public and crew through protective measures.
Skills
Education
Job description
Great opportunity for a qualified Transmission Linesworker living in any major Australian city that is looking to be part of Ventia’s growing national Energy and Renewables team. Join us in powering Australia’s future!
- Competitive hourly wage plus super and penalties
- Additional allowances for hot stick and bare hand competencies
- Living Away from Home Allowances when working away
- Tool Allowance
- Permanent full-time employment
- Guaranteed opportunity to work a minimum of 8 working hours per day on two weekends per calendar month
- Perform maintenance and construction tasks and ensure the safe, timely and cost-effective completion of work in accordance with company and client policies and procedures
- Work on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 66kV to 500kV
- Lifting, climbing poles, trenching for the installation of underground cable, or working in overhead buckets
- Installing and repairing poles, cables, and electrical equipment related to overhead transmission systems
- Working to ensure public safety and electrical crew safety through personal protection equipment and by practicing emergency procedures and training
- Operating a variety of different equipment, including bucket trucks
- Completing electronic and paper reports and records
- Certificate III in ESI Transmission – Overhead (or equivalent)
- Additional high-voltage or high-risk certifications
- Nationally recognised and demonstrated experience in live line stick and/or barehand transmission work
- Strong understanding of transmission safety protocols
- Willingness to travel and work flexible rosters across Australia (Desirable)
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button.
Position Reference Number: 164805
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