Powerline Group Leader | Welland Depot Distro-Tex Pty Ltd | South Australia

About Distro-Tex

Distro-Tex is a proudly South Australian–owned powerline and electrical company with depots in Welland and Kadina. We specialise in Distribution Power Systems and AS3000 installations — work that keeps communities connected across the state.

We’re a tight-knit family company. Our people aren’t just a line on the org chart — they’re the reason we succeed. Without our team, we don’t deliver, and we run the business that way: looking after each other on the job and off it. We believe in investing in our people and are willing to upskill individuals who show the capability to step up.

Our culture

Culture matters to us. We value team cohesion and make time to connect beyond the day-to-day — from an annual AFL Corporate Box Event and Christmas event, through to regular end-of-week catch-ups. We prioritise our culture to ensure you feel just as welcome in our business as you do within your own family and home.

The role

We’re seeking an experienced Powerline Group Leader to join our team at our Welland Depot. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned distribution powerline professional who still wants to be on the tools — and takes real pride in owning the outcome.

In a small company like Distro-Tex, your contribution is highly visible. You’ll work closely with a dedicated crew, make decisions that matter every day, and see the results of your work on the ground. Ideal if you’re driven to deliver, thrive on a challenge, and bring strong SA Power Networksexperience with a genuine can-do attitude.

You’ll lead a group of 5–10 linesmen, apprentices and GSWs in a hybrid field and office role — balancing day-to-day distribution work with project preparation, scheduling, commercial progress and site supervision. You’ll learn fast, grow your career, and execute a works program to a high standard,



while mentoring apprentices and lifting capability across the team.

At times you’ll support projects out of our Kadina Depot. Where that means staying away from home, accommodation is supplied and Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) is paid in accordance with our EBA. There are also interstate work projects, with the opportunity to obtain VESI & Glove & Barrier training.

Key responsibilities

- Lead and coordinate a crew of 5–10 (linesmen, apprentices and GSWs)
- Oversee all scopes of Distribution Linework including but not limited to: HV/LV terminations, cable hauling, pole installations, padmount transformer installations, load switch & recloser installation, HV/LV switching, Footing installation, SLO construction & maintenance
- Project preparation: material procurement, material preparation, project planning and job briefing
- Day-to-day reactive work scheduling and project implementation / site supervising
- Assistance with project cost management and financial progress tracking
- Liaising with clients, attending site meetings, and representing Distro-Tex professionally on site
- Assisting the Directors with quoting for both small works and large projects
- Assistance with supply restoration — breakdowns, callouts and emergency weather events
- Mentor apprentices and support capability across the crew
- Support Kadina-based projects as required (with LAFHA and accommodation where overnight stays apply)
- Participate in interstate projects as required

Essential requirements





- Experienced Distribution Powerline Worker with solid SA Power Networks experience and Distribution Power Systems knowledge
- Certificate III in ESI – Overhead Distribution (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years’ qualified trade experience
- HR truck licence
- Tickets: DG, RG, WP, LF
- Ability to work a hybrid field/office role, including reactive and emergency response work
- Unrestricted rights to live and work in Australia

Highly regarded

- C6 Crane Licenece
- Current SA Power Networks HV & LV switching licence
- VESI Experience/Current Training
- Glove & Barrier training
- Transmission experience

Classification & pay

- Classified and paid as TSW5 under the Distro-Tex Enterprise Agreement
- Base rate approx. $62.88 per hour / $2,515.20 per week (40-hour week)
- All purpose allowance - $5.74 per hour
- Phone allowance - $0.58 per hour
- 13% Superannuation Contribution
- Provided company vehicle with personal permitted under mutual agreement
- Employment under our EBA with rewarding conditions
- LAFHA paid in accordance with the EBA when required to stay away from home, with accommodation supplied

What we offer

- Genuine family-company culture that puts people first
- Company vehicle provided, with personal use approved
- Company phone (or phone allowance)

- Full PPE supplied
- 15 RDOs per year
- Opportunities to upskill, including Management & Leadership courses
- Prospect to obtain VESI/Glove & Barrier training through interstate project work
- Varied work across projects, reactive jobs, supply restoration and interstate works

How to apply Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Please contact [email protected] for all queries regarding the position.

Applications close Oct 2nd 2026. Upon successful application, the successful applicant will commence with our team on a negotiated start date in October/November.

📌 Powerline Group Leader (Welland)
🏢 Distro-Tex
📍 Welland