Linesman – Power Distribution

Join a leading infrastructure services provider delivering essential electrical network projects across Australia.

• Work on overhead powerline construction, maintenance and upgrades.
• Hands-on role supporting critical electricity distribution infrastructure.
• Join an experienced team of electrical tradespeople and field crews.

About People8

People8 is a people strategy consultancy helping construction, infrastructure and trades businesses attract, hire and retain the right people. We combine recruitment expertise, hiring technology and practical people strategies to build stronger teams and support long-term growth.

About the Company

Our client is an established infrastructure services provider specialising in the construction, maintenance and upgrade of essential utility networks across Australia.

With a strong presence in the power sector, the business supports electricity distribution infrastructure through field operations, network upgrades and construction activities.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Linesman to join the team and contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of electrical infrastructure works.

Requirements

• Experience as a Linesman, Lineworker or Powerline Worker within electrical distribution networks.
• Hands-on experience constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead powerlines, poles, crossarms, insulators and associated electrical equipment.
• Ability to undertake conductor stringing, pole replacements, line upgrades and installation of distribution network assets.
• Sound understanding of LV and HV distribution networks, electrical safety procedures and safe working distances.
• Experience working with elevated work platforms, working at heights and following relevant electrical safety and isolation procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, follow network standards and complete field documentation and quality checks.
• Relevant electrical lineworker trade qualifications and applicable licences or authorisations will be highly regarded, along with experience working on electricity distribution network projects.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on essential electricity distribution infrastructure.
• Hands-on involvement in overhead powerline construction, maintenance and network upgrades.
• Work alongside experienced electrical tradespeople and field crews.
• Exposure to a variety of electrical infrastructure and distribution network activities.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the safety and reliability of electricity networks.