Rail Traction Linesworkers | Multiple opportunities

Your career with UGL can be long, challenging and rewarding. We give you opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve. At each stage in your career, UGL provides scope to work with, and learn from, the best. We create pathways for you to succeed, and the space for you to carve your own journey.

Within the Rail and Technology Systems sector, UGL is a leading provider of integrated systems for road and rail infrastructure projects. We are uniquely positioned and resourced to support our clients in their goals of providing exceptional transport solutions. Our services include infrastructure building and asset management, rail systems, signalling and communications, tunnel, and intelligent transport systems.

The Opportunity

Due to our strong pipeline of work and continued growth of our Overhead Wiring Team, we have exciting new opportunities for skilled Rail Traction Linesworkers across Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

• Work at heights on rail-connected 1500V overhead wiring, without supervision of an Authorised Overhead Traction Worker, Accredited OHW Rigger, Accredited OHW Installer, or Accredited OHW Worker; and
• Work to the Safe Approach Distances (SADs) specified for "Accredited Persons" in Table 1 of SMS-06-GD-0268 Working around Electrical Equipment when in compliance with clause 5.4.3 of the same document, in relation to DC nominal voltages only.
• Quantify, control, receipt and issue of materials required for the timely completion of projects
• Transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
• Clean and prepare working surfaces and maintain housekeeping for those areas that you are working in
• Actively participate in regular learning and development programs to continually enhance and further develop skills and continuously improve capabilities and performance.
  
  
  

Ideal attributes

• Trade qualified Rail Traction Linesworker both AC & DC Experience
• Ability to read complex drawings and interpret requirements.
• Relevant Construction Card (e.g. White Card)
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card
• Driver’s License
• Tickets and Licenses: EWP, First Aid, RIW, Dogman, Rigger
• Capable of obtaining qualifications to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Demonstrated experience in key responsibilities and accountabilities of the role
  
  
  

Next Steps

Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

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Job Reference: 263671.

Why Join UGL?

• Discounts with major retailers
• Private health insurance offers, and discounts
• Leadership & Mentoring Programs
• Education assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family
• 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave
• 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL

We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:

• Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.
• Community support and charitable causes
• Female leadership and sponsorship programs
• Empowering Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians
  
  
  

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.

Discipline

Linesman

Primary Location

Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs

Work Type

Full-time