Electrical Linesman and Crane Borer Operator
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Trade · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $50 - $65/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Overhead power construction brings several trades together in this Sydney Electrical Linesman and Crane Borer Operator listing. Opportunities span Distribution Linesmen, Transmission Linesmen, Transmission TAs and Crane Borer Operators working across New South Wales.
Projects include pole construction, stringing, transmission structures, overhead equipment and authorised plant operation. You will follow network drawings, coordinate with crews and travel between project locations, including short away assignments where needed. Sponsorship is available for suitable applicants, with experienced overseas candidates supported for consideration.
List linework projects, structures, safety tickets and Construction White Card details in an English CV. Present your Sydney overhead electrical construction skills on Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Construct overhead distribution networks by raising, dressing and replacing poles
- Install and maintain network equipment and pull mains and conductors
- Build transmission lines on poles, H structures and towers
- Climb structures for conductor stringing and transmission asset inspections
- Interpret network drawings and line diagrams
- Assist linework and operate crane or boring plant when authorised
- Identify hazards, resolve practical site issues and follow safety and quality requirements
- Coordinate with crews across project locations
- Undertake occasional away assignments and additional hours as required
Requirements & Eligibility
- Practical overhead electrical experience including distribution or transmission work
- Evidence of technical skills and employment history
- Construction White Card
- Driver’s licence
- Effective on-site problem-solving
- Reliability and a team-oriented approach
- Safe work habits under changing conditions
- Willingness to travel, including short-term away work
- 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 capacity to undertake further Australian-recognised training where required
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