Electrical Linesworker

Install and maintain electrical sub-transmission and distribution systems

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As an electrical linesworker, you install, maintain, repair and patrol electrical equipment associated with electricity supply.

A related role is a technical cable jointer, which involves joining insulated electric power cables in underground conduits and trenches, and preparing cable terminations for connection to overhead lines and electrical equipment.

$143,602

Benefits

  • Outdoor work
  • Salary
  • Physical work
A typical day may involve
  • Installing conductors and aerial equipment, and underground cables and equipment
  • Installing and maintaining equipment associated with electrical supply such as transformers
  • Attending electrical breakdowns and emergencies
  • Maintaining poles and associated hardware, and continuity of electrical supply and street lighting
  • Routine maintenance on the aerial and underground electricity supply network
  • Conducting low voltage switching operations
  • Fitting pole hardware and cross arms
    • It helps to be good at
  • Physical tasks
  • Communicating clearly
  • Using tools
  • Solving problems
  • Working at heights

    • Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience

  • Cert III ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Overhead
  • Cert III Power Systems – Transmission Overhead
  • Cert III ESI – Power Systems – Distribution Cable Jointing
  • Apprenticeship
    • You may be able to work in
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure services

    • Related roles

    • Electrician
    • Cabler
    • Electrical engineering technician