Electrical Linesman and Crane Borer Operator
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Trade · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $50 - $65/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Distribution Linesmen, Transmission Linesmen, Transmission TAs and Crane Borer Operators are sought for full-time powerline work based in Sydney and covering New South Wales projects. The work spans overhead distribution, transmission construction, conductor stringing, structural tasks and authorised plant operation.
At $50 - $65 per hour, the role involves moving between sites, with occasional assignments away from home and extra hours when needed. Practical linework experience must be demonstrable, and crews need a dependable approach to safety as conditions change. Sponsorship is available for suitable applicants, including experienced overseas candidates.
For your English CV, identify the networks and structures you have worked on and distinguish your linework from plant duties. List your Construction White Card and other tickets accurately, then prepare your powerline work history with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct overhead distribution lines by raising, dressing and replacing poles, installing and maintaining network equipment, and stringing mains and conductors.
- Build transmission infrastructure using poles, H structures and towers; climb structures for conductor stringing and transmission asset inspections.
- Interpret network drawings and line diagrams and carry out the associated supporting linework.
- Operate crane or boring plant only when authorised to do so.
- Identify hazards and resolve site problems while maintaining required safety and quality procedures.
- Work effectively with crews, travel between project locations and undertake occasional away-from-home assignments and additional hours when required.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Practical overhead electrical experience involving distribution or transmission linework, with technical skills and previous employment that you can demonstrate.
- Hold a Construction White Card and a Driver’s licence.
- Strong site problem-solving skills, a dependable team-focused attitude and safe working habits in changing conditions.
- Willingness to travel to projects and undertake short-term work away from home.
- Certificate III ESI in Transmission and Distribution Overhead preferred; Work at Heights preferred.
- CPR preferred; Dogging preferred; Rigging preferred; High Risk Work Licence preferred.
- Relevant overseas qualifications considered, with the ability to undertake further Australian-recognised training where required.
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