Distribution Line Mechanic

Description

• Located in various sites around Auckland
• 15 Vacancies
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week
• Monday – Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster.
• $36.00 - $44.00 per hour (based on experience)

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Distribution Line Mechanic role just for you! In this position, you’ll get to work on distribution and overhead lines, making a real impact.

• Identifying electrical systems in preparation for work
• Climbing and working on electricity network structure
• Assisting in installation and maintenance of transformers – for those working in our Power Services division
• Using lines machinery plant and equipment in an electricity network environment
• Determining the condition of electricity supply lines
• Applying earths to and removing earths from overhead electricity supply line conductors
• Developing work plans for construction and servicing overhead electricity supply lines and equipment
• Joining electricity network overhead conductors
• Replacing load bearing pole hardware in electrical networks up to 33 kV
• Installing and replacing electricity network pole structures and overhead conductors
• Operating ground and structure mounted electrical equipment associated with electricity lines up to 33 kV
• Installing electricity network overhead conductors
• Removing electricity network overhead pole line installations up to 110 kV
• Rigging electrical network structures
• Installing pad and structure mounted electrical equipment
• Installing and replacing aerial bundled conductors and associated line hardware

Qualifications and Skills

To be considered, you will have:

• EWRB – Practicing License or Limited Certificate as a Distribution Line Mechanic.
• Relevant Trade qualification.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in distribution line work to industry standards.
• A thorough knowledge of current regulatory and industry requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License (NZ or overseas)
• Available to participate in a standby roster.

Who are we?

Omexom is part of a global family of energy infrastructure services providers operating under the VINCI group which is a world leader in concessions, energy, and construction, operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The brand network is a multi-disciplinary network, able to offer customized multi-technical, multi-site, or multi-country services.

With our 1,000+ employees in 29 locations nationwide and $390M in revenue, Omexom has long-standing partnerships with Vector, Transpower, Auckland Transport, and Firstgas, while servicing our newer clients Watercare, Auckland District Health Board, Wellington Electricity, and City Rail Link Limited.

In Aotearoa, Omexom is well positioned through this international network with shared values and vast resources, and a continued commitment to safety, excellence, and sustainable solutions.

At Omexom, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome and encourage women, and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

If you like the sound of what we’re offering and think you are the right person for the job, we’d love to hear from you.  Hit the 'apply' button below.  Applications close on Tuesday 4 August 2026.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

According to the Harvard Business Review, men typically apply for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually apply only if they meet all the criteria. We're not just about checking boxes, so if you believe you have the skills but don't meet every requirement listed, please reach out if you would like to find out more, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.