Transmission Linesworker

Great opportunity for a qualified Transmission Linesworker living in or willing to relocate to South Australia that is looking to be part of Ventia’s growing national Energy and Renewables team. Join us in powering Australia’s future!

Benefits 

• Competitive hourly wage $63.57 - $68.94 per hour plus super(based on experience)
• Living Away from Home Allowance(Approx. between $290-400 per day, depending on the location)
• Guaranteed opportunity to work a minimum of 8 working hours per day on two weekends per calendar month  
• Permanent full-time employment 

About the role  

• 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 

About you 

• Certificate III in ESI Transmission – Overhead (or equivalent) 
• SA Electrical License(willingness to apply if you are an interstate applicant)
• 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

About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply  
Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 167802