Lineworker - Operational East Drive in Drive Out (DIDO)

Overview

Lineworker for East Operational DIDO, performing maintenance and fault response

Key Responsibilities

• line skills
• fault response
• maintenance work
• construction standards
• pre‑job planning
• customer relations

Tasks

As part of our Operational East DIDO team, you’ll travel from South Metro Depot (Forrestdale) to Central Eastern depots in Western Power vehicles, working 150 hours over a four-week roster. -Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements. -Responding to and rectifying faults promptly to minimise supply disruptions. -Working with locally based crews on planned and unplanned maintenance works. -Completing construction and maintenance work to Western Power standards. -Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability. -Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.

Requirements

• crane licence
• hc licence
• hr licence
• certificate iii
• distribution networks
• lineworker

What You Bring

Join Western Power and help power a cleaner energy future for Western Australia. We’re implementing a new Drive In – Drive Out strategy for our East Operational Maintenance Area and are seeking experienced local Perth Lineworkers to be part of this exciting opportunity. -Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential) -People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process) -HC driver’s licence (highly regarded but not essential) -Valid WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence. -Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks. -Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent). -HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).

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Benefits

Allowances: Up to and additional $4,600 per four-week roster Rates: Starting $56 – 69+ per hour + allowances + 13.5% Superannuation We’re a stable, growing company investing in modernising the state’s energy network. This permanent role starts February 2026 and offers strong career pathways plus an 8:6 roster for great work-life balance. You’ll enjoy consistency, time at home, and meaningful hands-on work across regional WA. -Up to $1651 for on call allowance (as per EA) -Opportunities for career progression – over 50% of roles filled internally -Excellent work life balance working an 8 days on 6 days off roster -Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program. -Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships. -Site allowance $2.50/hour -Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of extra leave annually. -Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA). -additional 19% averaged shift premium paid on all hours -Up to $2957 in travel and incidental allowances (as per EA)

About Western Power

-Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages. -Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions. -Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration. -Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

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Interview Process

-assessments will be part of the recruitment and selection process