Overview
Maryborough, VIC, AU
At CitiPower and Powercor, we deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers everyday through our network of poles and wires. We power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, our networks are prepared to meet demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.
About the role
As a Lineworker Distribution, you will be responsible for the construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution networks, including customer supply at service points. The role focuses on frontline delivery of works across overhead electrical distribution systems, requiring strong technical capability, sound judgement, and effective planning to ensure safe and timely service outcomes.
You will work as part of a field-based team, operating safely and efficiently in a variety of environments. The position may require working away from home and performing duties in all weather conditions. Based in Maryborough, this role is essential in maintaining a safe and reliable electricity supply for customers, meeting regulatory and metering obligations, and ensuring the effective use of skills and resources across the network.
Responsibilities
* Undertake duties associated with the construction, commissioning, operating and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission/distribution systems
* Operate plant, tools and equipment in relation to construction, commissioning, operating and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission/distribution systems
* Locate and rectify faults
* Install and maintain metering at customers premises
* Install and maintain overhead and underground services
* Effectively manage work priorities and make sensible decisions about the time required to complete tasks and to attend client appointments
Prerequisites / Qualifications
* Certificate III in ESI Power Systems Distribution Overhead or previous equivalent (mandatory)
* ESI Worker (compulsory for Victoria based candidates, no requirement to attach evidence as information is already included in ESI Worker) including VESI Rigging
* ESV licence as a Lineworker or meet the eligibility criteria to apply (mandatory)
* Heavy Vehicle Licence – HR (mandatory)
* High Voltage Operating training/authority (mandatory)
* Interstate applicants: attach evidence of Qualification, Statement of Attainment, High Risk Licences and Construction Induction Card including VESI Rigging
Benefits
* Hybrid work options
* Purchased leave
* 15 weeks of gender neutral primary parental leave
* Health and wellbeing subsidiary, career development and planning opportunities
* Exclusive discounts
Additional notes
Employment is subject to successful pre-employment medical examination (including hearing test, colour vision and physical examination), drug and alcohol testing, reference checks, and entitlement to work checks.
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