Electricity Supply Operative

$88,207 base + 16.5% Super + a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) Permanent Full-time role | Working Hours: 7am to 3:30pm Based at our Wallsend Depot About Ausgrid – we’re wired for good  We’re the largest distributer of electricity   on Australia’s east coast, which means over two million homes and businesses rely on our good work. We’re here at the heart of the energy transition, and we’re driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all. It’s an exciting new chapter for our company   with each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we’re in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals. Everyone’s job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. See yourself working here Reporting to the Field Supervisor, the Electricity Supply Operative will have a vital role in providing general services to support the construction, maintenance and breakdown work of the organisation’s property and network assets. You will prepare work sites and equipment to enable the wider team to perform safe completion of works, participating in emergency restoration work, safely operating plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles and acting as a safety observer for activities on or around the network. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic collaborator and self-starter who is able to work in fast paced environments. They will demonstrate a safety focused approach in a high-risk industry. Your key responsibilities will include: Installation and removal of power poles Groundman services for line crews and general labouring tasks to assist the crew Crane and plant operation (bobcat, excavator, cable winch trucks, truck driving) Participate in emergency restoration work What you bring to the role Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.  To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience: High Risk Work Licences (HRWL) – multiple e.g., dogging, forklift, mobile crane Class HR or HC licence Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations, and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice WH&S WorkCover – General Induction Demonstrated experience in the operation of plant and equipment Competence in the use of various hand, power operated and specialised tools Asbestos awareness and understanding of how to work safely with asbestos materials Demonstrated experience in the application of safe manual handling techniques Basic skills in the use of computers and mobile devices Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with others Experience in erecting and removing of poles (preferred)  …