Line Technician for Transmission Grid

Vattenfall AB · Vollzeit

Varberg, Schweden

Company Description Vattenfall Services Nordic AB builds, maintains, and develops energy solutions for energy and electrical installations. We develop Sweden's energy infrastructure to create a sustainable future where we find new innovations that contribute to a sustainable society. We work with many different customers and suppliers which entails major investments for the energy transition. Working with us means you're part of a socially important operation ensuring everything functions properly. Curious about our daily work? Follow us on social media! Linkedin – Vattenfall Services Nordic AB Instagram – Vattenfallservices Together we create Sweden's safest workplace! About the Role Do you enjoy building, tightening bolts, and tinkering? Do you want to work at great heights with an incredible view? At Vattenfall Services, we give you the opportunity to contribute to a fossil-free future. Discover a career as a line technician with us! Vattenfall Services is Sweden's leading contractor in the energy and electrical power sector, and we develop Sweden's energy infrastructure! With us, you work in a forward-thinking industry with a strong focus on a sustainable future. We need more energy heroes and we're now looking for Line Technicians who want to be part of the journey! Is that you? Together we make a difference for all of society. As a Line Technician, you work on projects where you build large overhead power lines. Climbing at genuinely great heights is part of your daily routine. You move between job sites by car and at worksites you transport yourself, colleagues, materials, and equipment using a tracked vehicle or six-wheeler. In this role you will work with new construction and reconstruction on the regional and transmission grid 130-400kV, which in practice means: Carrying out work from the ground or at great heights either through climbing or from a bucket Recurring work tasks include pole erection, various types of assembly work in poles, pulling overhead lines, replacing poles with accessories Contribute to safe work in the field for you and your colleagues Travel is a natural part of the work. You typically work at another location with longer work days Monday-Thursday to have Friday off. We apply home-based stationing, which means you have a service vehicle at home and depart from your residence. On-call availability may also be included. Job Requirements As a Line Technician with us, you are our most important asset for the work performed in the field. We're looking for someone who enjoys providing service and always shows up for your colleagues. You complete your work with high quality while not forgetting the business aspect. You enjoy being part of a work team and have a positive attitude. But most importantly, you, like us, always put safety first! We know you'll develop together with us, but we'd like to see that you already have: Completed upper secondary practical education from, for example, vehicle, electrical, technical, or construction programs, or other relevant field Driver's license category B is a requirement; BE we see as a plus Good knowledge of the Swedish language Work experience in vehicles, electrical, electrical power, or construction we see as a plus After several decades in the energy industry, we know that our employees are our most important and valuable asset. That's why we offer you a varied work day with great opportunities for personal and professional development. We are a large and stable employer that still feels family-like where employee safety, wellbeing, and collaboration are important parts of our corporate culture! We are recruiting several line technicians for a major infrastructure project, read more about the project here Additional Information Location We are seeking new employees in Västra Götaland. For this position you will be home-based. Examples of locations where we're seeking new employees: Västerås, Örebro, Motala, Jönköping, Borås, Skövde, Trollhättan, Göteborg, Kungsbacka, Säffle, Karlstad, Uddevalla, Ulricehamn, Vänersborg, Mariestad, Lerum, Alingsås, Stenungsund, Vårgårda, Härryda, Kungälv, Lidköping, Falköping, Vara, Växjö, Varberg, Falkenberg, Halmstad, Kinna Contact If you want to know more about the position, contact Björn Jarme, [email protected]. For more information about the recruitment process, contact responsible recruiter Johanna Sperling, [email protected]. Union representatives for this position are Alma Svensson Unionen, Johan Larsson SEKO, Torbjörn Blom Akademikerna, and Magnus Tjergefors Ledarna. You can reach everyone through Vattenfall's switchboard, phone 08-739 50 00. Welcome to submit your application by September 20, 2026! We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV. We only accept applications through our website. We conduct continuous selection and interviews, so don't delay sending in your application. Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to wartime placement. If this position is security-classified, a security clearance will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the security protection act. Any wartime placement occurs with support from the employment agreement and the total defense duty act. In addition to security clearance, drug testing is conducted. At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are seeking employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and appealing company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.