Electric Pre-Apprentice/Electric Apprentice Line Technician/Electric Line Technician

City of Roseville; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Roseville is hiring for Electric Pre-Apprentice Line Technician, Electric Apprentice Line Technician, and Electric Line Technician. The roles involve building, maintaining, and repairing the power distribution network to serve residents and businesses safely.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong safety and quality workmanship, with progression through a City program from pre-apprentice to journeyman line technician.

Qualifications

• One year of construction experience (Electric Pre-Apprentice).
• Completion of 12th grade or GED (or higher).
• Valid California driver's license and Class A within 6 months.
• First Aid and CPR certificates or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and repair the electric distribution system.
• Perform safe line work on overhead and underground circuits.
• Support pre-apprentice and apprentice development and testing schedules.

Skills

Linework experience

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Driver's license (Class A)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER!

Join the City of Roseville Electric team as an Electric Pre-Apprentice Line Technician, Electric Apprentice Line Technician, or Electric Line Technician. A <"day in the life"> of Roseville Electric Lineworkers.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Line Technician to join our Roseville electric utility team. In this critical role, you will help build, maintain, and repair the power distribution system that delivers reliable electrical service to our community.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning. Journeyman applicants should possess proven experience working with overhead and underground high-voltage distribution systems and the ability to perform line work independently and as part of a crew.

We currently have one vacancy for a Journey Level Line Technician. This posting will be used to develop lists for future Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Line Technician Classifications for the duration of the list. Testing will be limited, so not everyone who applies will be offered an opportunity to test.

These positions offer an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while supporting the delivery of essential services that power homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Whether you are an experienced Journey level or an aspiring Apprentice, you will play an important role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of our electric distribution system.

Key Recruitment Dates

Below Testing and Interviews will only include Electric Line Technician Classifications.

Written and Power Pole Climbing Testing dates: September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026

Interviews will be held on October 6th and 7th, 2026

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

Minimum Qualifications

Electric Pre-Apprentice

Experience:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of construction experience is desired. Electric utility experience is preferred.

AND

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment. Possession of a valid California class A driver’s license within six (6) months of date of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.

Electric Apprentice Line Technician

Experience: One year of experience in performing electric ground work on a line crew and completion of a two (2) week Pre-Apprentice school.

AND

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, supplemented by enrollment in a recognized power line apprenticeship program.

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment. Possession of a valid California class A driver’s license within six (6) months of date of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.

Electric Line Technician

Experience: Three years experience performing duties similar to an Electric Apprentice Line Technician with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, and completion of a recognized power line apprenticeship program.

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment. Possession of a valid California class A driver’s license within six (6) months of date of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.

Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre‑employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

Selection Process

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre‑determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City‑paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre‑employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non‑PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.