Electrical Line Mechanic Apprentice — Hands-On 4-Year Training

City of Glendale, CA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

City of Glendale, CA seeks a dedicated Apprentice Electric Line Mechanic in an open examination at-will role. The apprentice will participate in a four-year on-the-job training program, involving classroom instruction, proficiency testing, and progression to journey-level duties on power poles and street systems.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining the distribution system, reading plans, performing emergency repairs, and ensuring safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program with climbing certification; two weeks of climbing school after appointment.
• Valid Class C California driver's license; Class A required prior to probation completion; City assists to obtain Class A during probation.

Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs the electrical transmission and distribution system, including poles, transformers, insulators, and capacitors.
• Connects, disconnects, repairs, and replaces electrical services to customer facilities.
• Installs test metering equipment and maintains street lighting system.
• Reads and interprets electrical plans and maps; identifies trouble in lines and clears faults.
• Drives city vehicles to job sites and performs duties in a safe manner.
• Performs emergency repairs and handles hazardous materials related to the electrical system.

Skills

Climb power poles

Read electrical plans

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Operate light/heavy vehicles

Lift up to 90 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program

California Class C Driver's License

California Class A Driver's License (before probation)

Job description

City of Glendale, CA seeks a dedicated Apprentice Electric Line Mechanic in an open examination at-will role. The apprentice will participate in a four-year on-the-job training program, involving classroom instruction, proficiency testing, and progression to journey-level duties on power poles and street systems.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining the distribution system, reading plans, performing emergency repairs, and ensuring safety and customer service standards.