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Position: Assistant Linesman Reports to: T&D Foreman- Lines and Metering Department: Transmission and Distribution Department Company: BVI Electricity Corporation Location: Virgin Gorda, 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. • Assist with the installation and maintenance of pole‑mounted transformers, streetlights, high‑voltage and low‑voltage open conductors, service cables, stays, and all other overhead line hardware. • Assist in isolating and energizing spur lines. • Assist in responding to consumer fault reports. • Assist with line clearing activities. • Assist with the planting and setting of poles. • Assist in identifying, specifying, and collecting materials required for job assignments. • Assist with disconnections and reconnections. • Maintain all tools and equipment issued. • Be available and on‑call to work outside normal working hours as required. • Travel to sister islands to perform duties when necessary. • Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with all employees of the Corporation. • Perform any other related duties within your competence as assigned from time to time. Qualifications: • Education • High School Diploma (minimum requirement). • Additional technical qualifications are an asset. • Experience • At least one (1) year of relevant work experience. • Skills • Effective written and oral communication skills • Ability to follow instructions and work safely • Basic mechanical aptitude • Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions • Key Attributes • Team-oriented with a positive attitude. • Willingness to work in various field environments. • Dependable, responsible, and safety‑ • Flexibility for emergency or after‑hours response. • Willingness to learn and take direction Work Environment • Primarily field-based with regular outdoor activity. • May require travel to sister islands. • Involve weekend, on-call and after-hours work. • Cross training in other sections within the T&D department. Compensation • Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Closes on 31st July 2026 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.