Lineworker
Position: Lineworker
Location: Ireland, nationwide
Salary: €47,658.00 per year
Join Our Team as a Lineworker
Are you ready to be a vital part of a dynamic and innovative utilities service company? As a
frontrunner in the Energy and Telecoms Industries, Gaeltec Utilities is propelled by a collective
vision: creating a cleaner, brighter living for our future. Our journey is one of continuous
growth and success, we are seeking a candidate who possess a high level of commitment and
passion for their role within the company.
The primary role of a Line worker is to install, maintain and repair high-powered electrical
lines and systems. A Line worker works on both transmission and distribution lines that
originate from a power plant and extend to individual buildings or homes. To ensure that the
Company takes all reasonable measures to provide a safe working environment for its
employees, the general public, contractors and visitors.
Why You Should Join:
• This role would suit candidates who are passionate about working on power
distribution networks. If you bring the passion, we’ll provide the platform for your
success.
• Competitive Benefits: The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as competitive
salary, additional annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity
Leave Cycle to Work Scheme and on-site parking.
• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. You’ll have access to
learning opportunities to continue your professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Working as a Line worker on the OHL Electricity you will be responsible for day-to-day
operational outputs.
• Drive utility vehicles to work sites.
• Climb poles to service power lines.
• Service transmission and distribution lines from power plants to buildings.
• Install electrical equipment for power systems.
• Repair aboveground and below-ground power lines.
• Maintain power lines through regular inspections.
• Reporting directly to your PICW, you must be goal orientated, a team player and
determined to succeed in all aspects of the OHL work.
• Take responsibility for daily work tasks, as instructed by your PICW.
• Take part in team briefs and tool box talks.
• Adhere to the safety rules as set out by the Company and its Client.Have an ongoing determination to complete the work on time and to the specified
requirements.
• You will be competent in the completing your dally tasks.
• You will take proper care of all tools/equipment/PPE and vehicles supplied to you by
the company and report any defects found.
• You will always deal with the public in a courteous manner and keep the company’s
integrity in good stead.
• Ensure job site follows government and company safety rules.
To be considered for a Line worker role, you will Ideally have the following:
• 2+ years’ work experience as line worker or proven track record of working on OHL
works preferred.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel and work away at customer sites
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (walking and standing for long
periods)
• Available to work shifts, evenings, weekends and on short notice.
• Physically strong, agile and dexterous.
• Undeterred by heights and adverse climatic conditions.
• Must have an understanding of the English language.
• Reliable and flexible with the ability to use own initiative.
• Commitment to Health and Safety.
• Optional knowledge of electricity consumption and power engineering.
