Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Civil and Plant Operator
Operate civil/plant equipment to build, maintain & repair substation and transmission line assets.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are hiring a Civil and Plant Operator to maintain, repair and construct substation and transmission‑line assets, including those that support renewable energy projects. The role involves working on critical infrastructure projects and responding to incidents while upholding our safety‑first, teamwork‑driven culture. In this position you will operate civil and plant equipment on transmission assets, ensure all tools, safety documentation and equipment are ready for planned work, and support estimating, planning and site‑readiness activities. You will keep field coordinators and stakeholders informed, maintain accurate records of all activities, and deliver high‑quality work safely, on time and within budget, including participation in an after‑hours standby roster.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸asset maintenance
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸safety documentation
- ▸planning support
- ▸stakeholder communication
- ▸record keeping
What You Bring
Our core values—Safety, Achievement, Integrity and Service—guide everything we do, from daily operations to delivering outcomes for customers and communities. Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026, and candidates will undergo standard pre‑employment assessments, including reference, medical, national police and driving‑licence checks. • Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations and/or Formwork/Falsework (or equivalent experience) • Licences/competencies: CV (Vehicle Loading Crane), WP (Boom‑type EWP), Dogging/Basic Rigging, Work Safely at Heights, and Heavy Vehicle Driver’s Licence • Ability to read technical drawings and operate earth‑moving equipment • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency • Willingness to travel and work away from home as required
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸heavy licence
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸earthmoving
- ▸citizenship
- ▸safety
Benefits
Transgrid offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives such as free skin checks, flu vaccinations and a Fitness Passport membership, as well as career development, study support and relocation assistance. Employees also receive travel allowances, paid primary carers leave of 20 weeks and secondary carers leave of 6 weeks, reflecting our commitment to personal and family wellbeing.
Work Environment
Field