Distribution Line Mechanic - Reactive Services(Rapid Response Line Mechanic)
Job Description
Closing Date: 03/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Auckland - Albany
Job Category: Trades & Operators
Job Description
Based in Albany
Comprehensive Health Insurance.
Life & Disability Cover
Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
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
About the Role
Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Rapid Response Line Mechanic role just for you! In this position, you’ll get to provide a technical trades service to the company’s Distribution perimeter by responding to assigned fault service requests, with the assigned faultman, making a real impact.
The successful candidates will work on key responsibilities like:
Identifying electrical systems in preparation for work.
Climbing and working on the electricity network structure.
Using lines machinery plant and equipment in an electricity network environment.
Determining the condition of electricity supply lines.
ing 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.
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 servicing street lighting.
Installing and replacing aerial bundled conductors and associated line hardware.
Excavating and reinstating underground cable installation sites.
Installing terminations and joints in polymeric insulated power cables up to and including 1000 volts.
Assisting with high voltage switching and isolation of plant.
Qualifications and Skills
• NZQA or equivalent recognised qualification as a distribution Line Mechanic level 4
Heavy vehicle licence (minimum requirement class 2).
Proven hands-on experience on the Vector network for 2+ years
Recently held faultman network warrants and Transpower switching. Preferred.
Switching training and experience
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 .
How to
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. Applications close on Friday 3 July 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 for jobs when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, whereas women and individuals from underrepresented groups usually 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.
