At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate excavators for electrical network projects, trenching, and installing underground services.
- Company: Smalls Power Poles & Linework, a trusted name in electricity network construction.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, stable work, and supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth in a safety-first environment.
- Why this job: Join a solid team and work on impactful projects with steady job security.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years excavator experience, relevant tickets, and strong safety habits.
The predicted salary is between 31.5 - 38.5 $ per hour.
You'll operate excavators and various plant on electrical network projects, working with linework and cabling crews to trench for HV and LV underground reticulation and street lighting, install conduits, pits, pillars and cable bedding to network standards, excavate footings and pads for padmount and kiosk substations, pothole and expose existing underground services working near live assets, and backfill, compact and reinstate to network and council requirements along with loading and floating required machines between sites.
Key responsibilities
- Trench for HV and LV underground reticulation and street lighting
- Install conduits, pits, pillars and cable bedding to network standards
- Excavate and prepare footings and pads for padmount and kiosk substations
- Pothole and expose existing underground services, working near live assets
- Backfill, compact and reinstate to network and council requirements
- Load and float machines between sites
About you
- At least 3–5 years of excavator operating experience in civil, utilities or electrical network work
- Excavator ticket, Statement of Attainment or VOC
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Experience digging around live underground services, and an understanding of Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) plans
- Current driver's licence (MR or HR highly regarded)
- Strong safety habits and a good attitude in a team environment
About us
Smalls Power Poles & Linework is an accredited Level 1 ASP delivering contestable electricity network construction across Endeavour Energy, Ausgrid and Essential Energy. Works including underground reticulation, overhead construction and substation works. We do a lot of repeat work with residential and commercial developers, so the work is steady and the pipeline is solid.
Competitive hourly rate plus daily overtime. Steady, long-term work with a stable pipeline of projects. Well-maintained machines and gear. Supportive, safety-first crew culture. Training, additional tickets and network authorisations supported for the right person.
Experienced Excavator Operator in Sydney employer: Smalls Power Poles and Linework
At Smalls Power Poles & Linework, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a supportive and safety-first work culture that prioritises the well-being of our team. With competitive pay, steady long-term projects, and opportunities for training and career advancement, we ensure our employees can grow and thrive in their roles while working with well-maintained equipment in a collaborative environment. Located in Vineyard NSW, our commitment to quality and safety makes us a preferred choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the electrical network construction industry.
Contact Details:
Smalls Power Poles and Linework Recruitment Team
