About this role
Position: Assistant Linesman
Reports to: T&D Foreman- Lines
Department: Transmission and Distribution Department
Company: BVI Electricity Corporation
Location: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Job Summary:
The Assistant Linesman supports the delivery of a safe, reliable, and high‑quality electrical supply by assisting with the construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the Transmission & Distribution network. The role requires adherence to safety standards, teamwork, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the construction and maintenance of low‑voltage and high‑voltage circuits.
- Support the installation and maintenance of poles, conductors, insulators, transformers, service connections, streetlights and associated line hardware.
- Assist with pole planting and replacement, line inspections, vegetation-clearing activities and general work-site preparation.
- Support qualified personnel during fault investigations, repairs and restoration of electrical supply.
- Prepare, identify, transport and properly handle tools, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs.
- Assist authorized personnel with isolation and restoration support activities only within assigned duties, training and authorization.
- Observe safety rules, participate in job briefings and risk assessments, and use required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas, care for assigned equipment and assist with basic work records.
- Participate in after-hours emergency restoration and assignments on sister islands when required
- Be available and on‑call to work outside normal working hours as required.
- Participate in after-hours emergency restoration and assignments on sister islands when required, subject to safe working arrangements.
- Perform any other related duties within your competence as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
- Education
High School Diploma (minimum requirement).
- Technical or vocational studies in electrical installation, mechanical technology or a related discipline would be an asset.
- Previous electrical, construction, maintenance or related technical experience would be an asset.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude, willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
- Experience
At least one (1) year of relevant work experience.
- Skills and Key Attributes
Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability and professional conduct.
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and willingness to undertake technical training.
- Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel throughout the BVI when operationally required.
Work Environment and Physical Fitness
- Primarily field-based with regular outdoor activity.
- Involve weekend, on-call and after-hours work.
- Cross training in other sections within the T&D department.
- Physical fitness and stamina are appropriate for demanding outdoor utility fieldwork.
- Ability to carry out essential physical duties, including lifting and carrying equipment, climbing poles and working at heights following appropriate training and safety procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions and on steep or uneven terrain.
- Ability to perform the essential duties safely, with reasonable accommodation where applicable. A job-related medical fitness assessment will be required in accordance with Corporation policy.
Compensation
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Note: The above job profile is subject to change based on the organization’s needs. You may be required to rotate within the Corporation to different Departments to provide assistance.
Closes on 27th November 2026