Senior Electric Crew Foreperson

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara seeks a Senior Electric Crew Foreperson to direct, monitor, and audit contractor work, supervise multiple crews, and lead training for Journey Lineworkers and Apprentices. This role focuses on planning, safety, and operational excellence for underground and distribution lines.

Required eight years as a Journey-Level Lineworker with three in leadership, plus a Class C license and rubber glove certification; Class A is desirable.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Journey-Level Lineworker, with at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory capacity over an electric crew.
• Possession of a valid Class C license at the time of appointment.
• Must be rubber glove certified at time of appointment.
• Desirable: Possession of a valid Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Direct, monitor, and audit the work of contractors.
• Supervise multiple crews in underground and electrical distribution line operations.
• Assist in planning and leading the training program for Journey Lineworkers and Apprentices.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Department:

Silicon Valley Power is a not-for-profit municipal electric utility serving the City of Santa Clara since 1896, delivering reliable and competitively priced electricity to over 55,000 customers, including many of the world’s largest data centers and technology companies. With one of the nation’s highest load densities and a peak demand exceeding 700 MW, SVP supports rapid regional growth through a robust transmission and distribution system and ongoing substation and infrastructure expansion and reinforcement. The utility supplies a power mix that is heavily clean and carbon-free sourced from hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal assets.

The Position:

Under general direction, this classification is responsible for directing, monitoring, and auditing the work of contractors; may supervise multiple crews in the operations, maintenance, and construction of underground and electrical distributions lines; and assists in planning and leading the training program for Journey Lineworkers and Journey Lineworker Apprentices. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education Requirements:

Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

Eight (8) years of experience as a Journey-Level Lineworker of which three (3) years have been in a lead or supervisory capacity over an electric crew.

Acceptable Substitution:

None

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C license at the time of appointment.
• Required to be rubber glove certified as a condition of holding the classification of Senior Electric Crew Foreperson at time of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Class A license is desirable.

Special Conditions & Requirements:

• Incumbents of this classification may be required to work outside their regularly scheduled hours, and to be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
• Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Permanent City Employees Preference Points:

Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].

The annual salary range for this position is $217,775.28 - $278,107.92. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.