Organisation/Entity: Sydney Trains
Job category: Engineering
Job location:
Lawson, NSW, AU, 2783 Lawson, NSW, AU, 2783
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Job reference number: 110204
Employment type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary range: $1491.3-$1759.95
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Your career path could surprise even you, there’s so much variety
You take health and safety as seriously as we do. You're passionate about being part of a team that delivers impactful health and safety outcomes so that everyone goes home safely every day.
In this role, you'll:
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Infrastructure Worker Traction, delivering the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead traction power equipment that keeps Sydney’s rail network moving safely and reliably.
This role is equivalent to positions commonly known in the industry as a Lineworker, Overhead Lineperson (OHL), or Power Line Worker, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced electrical distribution and overhead line professionals looking to transition into the rail industry.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of 1500V DC traction systems, as well as high and low voltage AC aerial lines, carrying out major periodic maintenance, routine inspections, fault finding, repairs, and corrective works.
This advertisement is specifically for Lawson. Infrastructure Workers Traction can be based out of multiple locations on the Sydney Trains network, including Clyde, Sydney CBD, Sydenham, Lawson, Blacktown, Wollongong, Glenfield, Hornsby, and Sutherland.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack
About you
You have a high level of safety awareness and always role model good safety behaviours. Your strong attention to detail, accuracy, ability to problem-solve, and technical knowledge and experience are impressive. You also have a head for heights!
You have an understanding and proficiency of all types of traction overhead line construction, associated accessories, plant and equipment as well as being able to read and interpret plans and specifications. You adapt to change well, enjoy embracing new technology and are willing to learn and share new ideas and skills.
You hold a Cert III in Distribution Overhead or ESI Rail Traction along with experience working in a construction or maintenance environment.
You hold a current full NSW Class C driver’s licence and feel at home driving large vehicles and/or UTE.
These are shift-based roles in a 24/7 environment, you will work as part of a team to support our network and as such will be required to work night shift, weekend work, overtime and on-call availability as well as living away from home if required.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
This is an in-person, on-site role.
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 16 August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact
[email protected].
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
We are currently running an Infrastructure Worker Campaign with multiple vacancies across multiple roles. Please check out our other vacancies across the network @ jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au.
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