Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it's because of us. At Energy Queensland, we're making big changes to power up Queensland’s future, and we need people like you to help make it happen.

Energy Queensland and our brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail, and Yurika - are leading the charge in delivering reliable power to over 2 million customers across Queensland and beyond.

As a Distribution Operator (Pole Truck Driver / Plant Operator), you’ll be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. With us, you’ll gain the skills and opportunities to build a future you're proud of.

Your opportunity

As a Distribution Operator (Pole Truck Driver / Plant Operator), you’re an essential part of EQL’s Freight Management team, responsible for the safe and efficient delivery, unloading and collection of poles to work sites across South East Queensland to support our integrated works program.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• Undertake site specific risk assessments (Hazchat) and safety observer activities, in relation to work carried out in high-risk environments including under or near live conductors.
• Day to day, you’ll operate tools, equipment and high-risk plant, undertake stocktakes and inventory checks, and complete pre-operational vehicle checks, basic maintenance, yard housekeeping as well as vehicle and equipment cleaning.
• Effectively manage the daily scheduled pole runs by completing administrative functions including planning and organising daily delivery schedules, interpreting works plans, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and booking traffic control as required.

The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position.

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.
• Field role perks:Overtime paid at double time.
  

Allowances for experienced technical and power workers.

What you’ll bring

• A current HC Licence, Forklift Ticket (LF) and Vehicle Loading Crane exceeding 10m/ton (CV).
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively operate heavy and four-wheel drive vehicles, including cranes and winches in compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
• Knowledge and experience practicing safe load restraint techniques for products such as poles, cable and transformers, as well as material handling, inventory management and storage methods.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent residency.

We’d also love you to have:

• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers.
• Experience operating a front-end loader.
• A current pilot or escort driver licence.
• Completed a Certificate III in Driver Operations.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:

We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver

If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career will always be moving forward. You’ll get hands-on experience that sets you up for the future, working with people who are ready to share their skills and help you grow.

Here, what you do really matters. Your work will make a difference to millions of lives across Queensland, and you’ll feel proud to be part of something bigger.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume!

Applications close at 5.00pm (AEST), Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Need more info? Contact Kylie George, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected].

Important: You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical as part of the selection process.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.