Transmission Linesperson

• $51.66 per hour for cert 3, with additional allowances for hot stick and bare hand competencies available
• Permanent full-time employment
• 11/3 days roster
• Consistent and stable work with a guaranteed opportunity to work a minimum of 8 working hours per day on two weekends per calendar month.
• Travelling – various contracts requiring opportunity to work and see different locations throughout regional SA and Australia
• 10 years and counting, servicing a high-profile client
• Living Away from Home Allowances - when working away
• Tool Allowances
• Competitive and attractive wages, plus penalties
• Retention payment post probation period

Based in Adelaide, SA. Willing to work with people interstate to possibly relocate or assist with flights to and from on each roster.

The Role:
Based out of our South Australian Wingfield depot, Ventia are seeking Transmission Linesworkers to 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. 

Position Requirements:

• You will be a fully qualified Electrical Linesworker with demonstrated experience in electrical transmission and have a high-level safety philosophy.
• Current Certificate III or equivalent qualifications in Electrical Transmission
• South Australian Electrical Workers Licence (Transmission) or the ability to obtain one 

Further, your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Works 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

The Company:

Ventia is an operations, maintenance and construction services organisation, operating globally in the resources, energy, industrial, infrastructure, rail, property and defence sectors. This is a diverse and growing business offering the training, opportunities and support you need to begin and build a successful career. Leveraging the specialist expertise and experience we have built within our Transmission & Distribution business we are continuing to develop modern services and deliver career development and training to our employees as Electrical Transmission Linesworkers.

Diversity 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, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply: If you have the above skills and experience, we would love to hear from you, click the apply button on this page.

Position Reference Number: 158326