Telecommunications Lines Worker Full Time NEW

Position: Telecommunications Lines Worker

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Narre Warren South VIC 3805

Our client is seeking a Telecommunications Lines Worker to join their team located in Narre Warren South, Victoria.

As a Telecommunications Lines Worker you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground telecommunications cabling and line infrastructure. Operating across residential, commercial and industrial environments throughout Victoria, this role ensures the integrity and continuity of telecommunications networks including fibre optic, copper, and associated distribution systems. The position requires a high standard of technical expertise, strict adherence to workplace health and safety requirements and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in field-based conditions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Overhead and Underground Line Installation

• Install, string, and tension overhead telecommunications cables including copper, aerial bundled cable (ABC), and fibre optic lines on poles and towers.
• Lay and joint underground telecommunications cables in conduits, ducts, pits, and direct burial applications.
• Erect and maintain telecommunications poles, cross-arms, stays, and associated hardware.
• Perform cable hauling, splicing, and termination activities in accordance with technical specifications.

Network Maintenance and Fault Rectification

• Conduct routine and emergency maintenance on overhead and underground line infrastructure to ensure network reliability.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in telecommunications lines including cable breaks, joint failures, water ingress, and equipment damage.
• Respond to service interruptions and restore connectivity in a timely manner, including after-hours and emergency call-outs as required.

Cable Jointing and Termination

• Perform copper and fibre optic cable jointing, splicing, and termination using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Test jointed cables and splices using specialised equipment to verify signal quality and continuity.
• Seal and weatherproof cable joints and enclosures to protect against environmental degradation.

Underground Infrastructure Works

• Excavate, construct, and reinstate underground telecommunications pits, conduits, and ducts.
• Interpret and work from dig-safe documentation, network plans, and underground asset maps.
• Operate machinery and equipment associated with underground works including trenchers, cable-pulling equipment, and vacuum excavation units.

 Testing and Commissioning

• Use specialised test equipment (e.g., OTDR, TDR, multimeters, signal testers) to verify cable performance and identify faults.
• Commission new and upgraded services and confirm functionality prior to handover.
• Maintain accurate test records and generate field reports as required.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere strictly to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, safe work method statements (SWMS), and industry codes of practice.
• Work safely in proximity to live services, overhead powerlines, and traffic-controlled environments.
• Maintain all personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with site-specific safety requirements.
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks, and incident reporting procedures.

Documentation and Reporting

• Complete accurate and timely field documentation including work orders, job logs, test results, and as-built records.
• Update network asset management systems and job management platforms as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clients, and stakeholders regarding work progress and any issues encountered on site.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation or equivalent qualification recognised under Australian standards.
• At least 12 months of relevant prior experience
• Demonstrated experience in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground telecommunications line infrastructure.
• Competency in copper and/or fibre optic cable jointing, splicing, and termination.
• Open Cabler Registration (Telecommunications cabling provider licence) or relevant cabling licence as required by the ACMA.
• White Card (Construction Induction Certificate – CPCCWHS1001).
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (minimum C Class; HR licence desirable).
• Ability to work at heights and confined spaces (relevant certificates desirable).

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Experience with NBN network technologies including FTTP, FTTN, HFC, and Fixed Wireless infrastructure.
• Familiarity with telecommunications delivery environments and job management systems (e.g., Telstra, NBN Co, Service Stream, Visionstream).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, network schematics, and cable route plans.
• Traffic control ticket (TLILIC0003 – Licence to Operate a Boom-type Elevated Work Platform, or Traffic Control certification) desirable.
• Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and professional approach to customer and stakeholder interactions.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labour in outdoor and underground

Work Environment

This is a field-based role requiring daily travel to work sites across Victoria. The position involves physical outdoor work in variable weather conditions, including working at heights on poles and towers, in underground pit environments, and in traffic-managed road corridors. The role demands strict compliance with all applicable safety standards and may require participation in on-call rosters or emergency response arrangements.