Electrical Line Mechanic Apprentice / Unclassified

City of Glendale (CA); Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Glendale seeks candidates for an open examination apprenticeship position in electrical line mechanics. The role requires enrollment in a four-year on-the-job training and classroom program, with progression toward journey-level proficiency and a joint labor/management oversight of development.

Successful apprentices learn to install transformers, splice lines, and perform high- voltage work on poles and in vaults, under supervision and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution training program with climbing certification.
• Successful completion of two weeks of climbing school after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair the electrical transmission and distribution system.
• Install transformers, splices, crossarms, insulators, and voltage equipment.
• Read electrical plans and locate trouble on lines and cables.
• Perform emergency repairs and traffic-safe operations on overhead and underground lines.

Skills

Climb power poles

California driver's license

English communication

Lift up to 90 lbs

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

600-hour Electrical Technician program

Climbing certification

Job description

OPEN EXAMINATION – THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED, AT-WILL POSITION.

Successful candidates will be required to participate in and successfully complete a four-year apprenticeship program while serving in this at-will, unclassified position.

This classification enters a formalized agreement to participate in a four year program of on-the-job training, classroom instruction and ongoing proficiency testing. Upon completion of this commitment, the apprentice is tested for journey level proficiency. Apprentices are indentured to a joint labor/management committee that is responsible for every aspect of the apprentice's professional development. Must be able to climb poles. During training performs progressively more difficult and technical duties. In the advanced stages of apprenticeship, performs basic Electrical Line Mechanic duties on power poles and in vaults. Installs transformers and cutouts, splices and connects energized high voltage lines and cables.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs the electrical transmission and distribution system, including stringing wires, setting poles, trimming trees, and hanging transformers, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, and capacitors.
• Connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces electrical services to customer facilities.
• Installs test metering equipment on energized lines. Installs and performs maintenance work on overhead and underground street lighting system.
• Pulls cable, racks cable, bores holes in walls, installs hangers and other facilities to facilitate hookups.
• Works on poles connecting risers and making energized primary and secondary taps using established methods.
• Constructs and maintains underground duct lines, vaults, pole risers, and outdoor switching stations.
• Reads and interprets electrical plans and maps.
• Locates trouble in primary and secondary lines and cables, replaces fuses for transformers, clears short circuits in lines, and determines the cause of trouble.
• Performs all emergency repairs on the electrical transmission and distribution system.
• Performs duties in the handling, cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials, related to an electrical utility system.
• Drives vehicles such as line truck, digger/derrick, work truck, cable-pulling trailer or other City vehicles to job sites.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program offered by the Los Angeles Unified School District or an equivalent recognized electrical line mechanic training school, which includes climbing certification.
• Attendance is required for all courses and acceptable grade levels must be achieved. Must successfully complete two weeks of climbing school after appointment.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• A valid California Class "A" Driver's License is required prior to the completion of the probationary period. City will provide necessary training to obtain Class "A" Driver's Licenses during probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Carry out verbal instructions.
• Climb power poles.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Develop necessary skills and meet the standards of performance for the classification while in the Apprenticeship Program.
• Differentiation between different colors.
• Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Learn new skills and information required for the performance of job duties.
• Lift the tools of the trade (up to 90 lbs.).
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Operate light/heavy vehicles, power tools, and hand tools.
• Perform the heavy physical construction aspects of the occupation.
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical plans.
• Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Work in confined spaces.

Other Characteristics

• Willingness to: Work overtime as requested or required.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
• Be part of a team and work as a member of a team.
• Cooperate with and abide by all Division rules and regulations.

Special Conditions

Employees in these classifications, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.

Exceptional Customer Service Policy

The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.

EVALUATION OF APPLICATION:Submitted Application will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Candidates must pass each exam component with a minimum score of 70.00% in order to be placed on the eligible list.

WRITTEN EXAM

To evaluate the candidate's skills, knowledge and ability to be successful in this position. Exam will be relevant to the duties of this position. Approximately the 24 highest scoring candidates who achieve a minimum passing score of 70.00% on the written exam will be invited to the further stages of the examination process.

ORAL INTERVIEW

(Weight of 100%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, training, education, knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.

TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.