Ventia
Leading essential infrastructure services provider operating, maintaining and managing critical public and private assets.
Crane Operator
Operate mobile slewing cranes for power distribution upgrades across WA.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a crane operator, you will support the safe and efficient delivery of distribution network upgrades throughout the state, working across both metropolitan and regional locations to enhance infrastructure reliability and resilience. • Perform planned distribution works, including installation and replacement of poles, ground stays, transformers, and switchgear • Operate mobile slewing cranes to support pole replacements and lifting activities • Assist with network upgrade projects such as reconductoring and transformer installations, including plant operation • Contribute to network resilience initiatives, particularly in regional communities • Work across metropolitan and regional WA to support infrastructure improvement efforts • Ensure all field operations comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards • Support maintenance of large, complex assets across transmission and distribution networks
Key Responsibilities
- ▸crane ops
- ▸pole install
- ▸transformer install
- ▸network upgrade
- ▸asset maintenance
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
Ventia’s Western Power contract is expanding, and the company is seeking experienced crane operators to join a dynamic workforce delivering essential services across Western Australia. The role offers increased rates, a strong team culture, and clear pathways for career development, reflecting Ventia’s commitment to valuing employee contributions. Ventia looks for skilled, safety‑focused operators with relevant certifications, practical experience in powerline work, and a positive attitude, while recognising that additional training and licences are highly desirable. • Valid Mobile Slewing Crane ticket with hands‑on crane operation experience • Proven background in powerline work, especially within Western Australia • Experience on Western Power projects (advantageous) • Crane supplementary training and live‑work experience (highly desirable) • Current driver’s licence, HR class strongly preferred • High Risk Work Licences (C2‑C6, DG, LF, CV or higher) • Skilled and safety‑focused attitude
Requirements
- ▸mobile crane
- ▸powerline
- ▸western power
- ▸driver licence
- ▸high risk
- ▸safety‑focused
Benefits
The position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, regular travel opportunities with allowances, and a balanced mix of on‑site work that supports a healthy work‑life balance. • Regular opportunities to work away with generous allowances • Ongoing overtime and weekend work available for extra earnings • Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance • Two rostered days off every fortnight • Balanced mix of metro and regional work • Living Away from Home Allowance up to $355 per day for regional travel • Access to brand‑new tools, equipment, and fleet vehicles
Work Environment
Field