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About the Role

As a Transmission Lineworker, you will play a vital role in the inspection, maintenance, repairs, and construction of transmission line assets across our transmission network. You'll provide technical expertise to ensure our critical infrastructure meets customer expectations and reliability standards, contributing to Australia's clean energy future.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair transmission line assets.
• Carry out inspections and identify condition concerns.
• Prepare safe work methods and safety documentation.
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians.
• Step into a crew leader role when needed.
• Work closely with Field Coordinators and Site Managers to ensure safe, efficient, and well-coordinated delivery of all work.
• Respond to emergency incidents.
• Manage scheduled maintenance.
• Deliver major construction projects.

Requirements

• Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems – Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead.
• Flexibility to support on call/afterhours requests and respond to system incidents.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Understanding of the inspection, maintenance, and construction requirements associated with 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 (Elevated Work Platform), LF (Forklift).
• Heavy Rigid Driver’s Licence (preferred but not essential).
• Experience in high-voltage maintenance (e.g., pole replacement, insulator changeouts, hot joint repair).
• Complete standard pre-employment assessments, including reference checks, a medical check, national police check, and a driving licence and traffic offence check.

Work Type

• On call
• Afterhours

Education Level

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

Benefits

• Corporate discounts
• Wellbeing initiatives (free skin checks, flu vaccinations, Fitness Passport membership)
• Career development and study support
• Relocation assistance
• Allowances for travel and time spent away from home
• 20 weeks paid primary carers leave
• 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave

About the Company

• Transgrid connects electricity generators through its transmission network to the distribution network that powers homes and businesses.
• Operates over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 128 substations in NSW, VIC and the ACT.
• Leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
• Prioritises safety, strives for meaningful impact, acts with honesty, and delivers exceptional outcomes for customers and communities.

Equal Opportunity

• Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices.