Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic — Elevate Your Career

Omexom New Zealand; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability cover

KiwiSaver contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Career advancement

Great team

40 hours per week

Standby roster

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand in Palmerston North or Hamilton invites applications for three Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic roles. You will undertake NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Transmission Line Mechanic) levels 2 and 4 and work toward EWRB registration while learning on the job.

This entry‑level role is designed for motivated learners comfortable with heights up to 75m, outdoor work, and variable conditions.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level 1 is required.
• Awareness of safety requirements for the industry.
• Willingness to perform outdoor work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Be able to confidently work at heights ranging from 15m to 75m.
• Identify electrical systems in preparation for work.
• Climb and work on electricity network structures.
• Operate lines machinery, plant and equipment in an electricity network environment.
• Determine the condition of electricity lines and components.
• Apply earths to and remove earths from overhead conductors.
• Assist with servicing overhead electricity lines and equipment.
• Joint overhead conductors and replace load bearing poles as needed.
• Contribute to safety policy adherence and health and safety practices.

Skills

Outdoor work aptitude

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

NZQA level 1

Job description

Omexom New Zealand in Palmerston North or Hamilton invites applications for three Trainee Transmission Line Mechanic roles. You will undertake NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Transmission Line Mechanic) levels 2 and 4 and work toward EWRB registration while learning on the job.

This entry‑level role is designed for motivated learners comfortable with heights up to 75m, outdoor work, and variable conditions.