Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Transmission Lineworker
Inspect, maintain, repair and construct transmission line assets across the network.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Transmission Lineworker, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and constructing transmission line assets across the network, providing technical expertise to meet customer expectations and reliability standards. You will respond to emergency incidents, manage scheduled maintenance, and deliver major construction projects while prioritising safety, teamwork and technical excellence. You will install, maintain and repair transmission line assets, carry out inspections and identify condition concerns. You will prepare safe work methods and safety documentation, mentor apprentices and junior technicians, and step into a crew leader role when needed. You will work closely with Field Coordinators and Site Managers to ensure safe, efficient and well‑coordinated delivery of all work. • Install, maintain, and repair transmission line assets. • Conduct inspections and identify condition concerns. • Prepare safe work methods and safety documentation. • Mentor apprentices and junior technicians; act as crew leader when needed. • Coordinate work with Field Coordinators and Site Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸line installation
- ▸inspections
- ▸safety docs
- ▸team leadership
- ▸coordination
- ▸emergency response
What You Bring
Essential requirements include a Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems (Transmission and/or Distribution Overhead), flexibility to support on‑call/after‑hours requests and respond to system incidents, a current Australian driver’s licence, and an understanding of the inspection, maintenance and construction requirements for transmission line infrastructure. Desirable qualifications include high‑risk work licences such as DG (Dogging), RB/RI/RA (Rigging Basic, Intermediate, Advanced), CV/C2/C6 (Crane‑Vehicle Loading, 20 t, 60 t), WP (Elevated Work Platform) and LF (Forklift); a Heavy Rigid driver’s licence (preferred) and experience in high‑voltage maintenance such as pole replacement, insulator changeouts and hot‑joint repair. Applications close on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Candidates must complete standard pre‑employment assessments including reference checks, a medical check, national police check, and verification of driving licence and traffic offences. • Hold Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems (Transmission/Distribution Overhead). • Possess a current Australian driver’s licence and flexibility for on‑call/after‑hours response. • Understand inspection, maintenance, and construction requirements for transmission line infrastructure. • Desirable: High‑risk work licences (DG, RB/RI/RA, CV/C2/C6, WP, LF). • Desirable: Heavy Rigid driver’s licence and experience in high‑voltage maintenance (pole replacement, insulator changeouts, hot joint repair).
Requirements
- ▸certificate iii
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸high‑risk licences
- ▸heavy rigid
- ▸high‑voltage maintenance
- ▸on‑call
Work Environment
Field