DIDO – Lineworker – Central North – Drive in Drive Out

Lineworker Central North Drive in Drive Out (DIDO) | Permanent Opportunity

Roster: 8:6 Drive In Drive Out
Allowances: Up to an additional $4,600 per four-week roster
Rates: Starting $ per hour allowances 13.5% Superannuation

Join Western Power and help power a cleaner energy future for Western Australia. Were implementing a new Drive In Drive Out strategy for our North Operational Maintenance Area and are seeking experienced local Perth Lineworkers to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Were a stable, growing company investing in modernising the states energy network. This permanent role starts February and offers strong career pathways plus an 8:6 roster for great work-life balance. Youll enjoy consistency, time at home, and meaningful hands-on work across regional WA.

As part of our North Operational Maintenance DIDO team, youll travel from Balcatta to Central North depots in Western Power vehicles, working 150 hours over a four-week roster. Based in Moora and Three Springs, youll play a vital role maintaining the backbone of the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS).

Your role in Action

• 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.
• Maintaining and developing core line skills in line with evolving industry requirements.
• Participating in pre-job planning to ensure safety and reliability.
• Upholding excellent customer relations when interacting with the public.

What makes you a great fit

• People who are comfortable working away from home (please note assessments will form part of the recruitment and selection process)
• Certificate III in ESI Power System Distribution Overhead (or equivalent).
• Valid WA HR Class Drivers Licence.
• Proven experience in construction and maintenance of distribution electricity networks.
• HOU and LOU Switching experience (highly regarded but not essential).
• HC drivers licence (highly regarded but not essential)
• Crane licence (highly regarded but not essential)

At Western Power, were committed to your career growth and work-life balance. Heres what youll enjoy:

• Excellent work life balance working an 8 days on 6 days off roster
• Additional allowances:
• Up to $ in travel and incidental allowances (as per EA)
• Up to $ for on call allowance (as per EA)
• Site allowance $2.50/hour
• additional 19% averaged shift premium on all ordinary hours
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave
• Opportunities for career progression over 50% of roles filled internally
• Salary packaging, social club activities, discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• Award-winning employee recognition and benefits program.
• Two additional public holidays each year (as per EA).
• Be part of an innovative team driving renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Ready to Power the Future?

Learn more about Western Power: https://westernpower.com.au

Discover how were building A Network for Life: https://westernpower.com.au