Transmission Line Supervisor I (7229) - Citywide - (U00058)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of San Francisco seeks a responsible supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of high voltage transmission and distribution lines, substations, and switchyards. Under direction, you will assign work, monitor safety, prepare time and material reports, and ensure reliable electrical infrastructure for the City and Bay Area.

Applicants must have six years as a journey-level line worker, a high school diploma, a valid California driver license (Class B within six months

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six years of verifiable journey-level line work experience with distribution and transmission systems ranging from 600 to 230,000 volts.
• California Class C driver’s license; San Francisco requires a Class B license within six months; Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A license within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, assigns and supervises subordinate personnel engaged in construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage transmission and distribution lines and appurtenances under energized and de-energized conditions.
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance, operation, and adjustment of electrical transmission and primary power substations ranging from 600 to 230,000 voltage, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls.
• Assures safety precautions, tools and equipment are used when necessary to perform maintenance and repair work on energized lines.
• Supervises washing of insulators, cleaning and painting of poles and transmission towers under energized and de-energized conditions.
• Supervises inspection and patrolling of transmission lines, distribution lines, and clearance of right-of-way obstructions.
• Supervises inspection of switchgear, transformers and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation and condition.
• Prepares records and reports of time worked, work performed and materials and supplies utilized on various projects.
• Assists in development and advancement of subordinates through training and employee development programs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Application Deadline: November 10th, 2026,

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

• Application Opening: October 27th, 2026
• Application Deadline: November 10th, 2026,
• Annual Salary: $163,800-$199,082

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Job Description

Under direction, supervises the maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead transmission, distribution lines, substations and switchyards; and performs related duties as required. Requires considerable responsibility for: interpreting and instructing on existing methods and procedures relative to transmission line construction and maintenance and repair activities; making occasional contacts with other departmental personnel and the general public on line construction, maintenance, and repair problems; gathering and preparing time and material reports on work performed.

• Lays out, assigns and supervises subordinate personnel engaged in construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and their appurtenances under energized and de-energized conditions.
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance, operation, and adjustment of electrical transmission and primary power substations ranging from 600 to 230,000 voltage, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls.
• Assures that all safety precautions, tools and equipment are in use when necessary to perform maintenance and repair work on energized lines.
• Supervises the washing of insulators, the cleaning and painting of poles and transmission towers, under energized and de-energized conditions.
• Supervises the inspection and patrolling of transmission lines, distribution lines, and clearance of right-of-way obstructions.
• Supervises the inspection of switchgear, transformers and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation and condition.
• Prepares records and reports of time worked, work performed and materials and supplies utilized on various projects.
• Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development programs.

Nature of work

Requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with frequent exposure to inclement weather and serious accident hazards.

Qualifications

Education

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Six (6) years of verifiable work experience as a journey-level line worker, with distribution and transmission systems ranging from at least 600 to 230,000 volts, with responsibility for construction, installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines.

License and Certification

Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Positions located in San Francisco require a Class B Driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment. Positions located in Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A Driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment.

Substitution:

Completion of a State-certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) of the required six (6) years of journey-level work experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

• Training & Experience (100%) duration and relevance to job-related knowledge, skills and abilities of electrical theory and practices; knowledge of overhead and underground transmission systems; and supervision for placement on the eligible list.

Certification Rule used for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three Scores. The Department may conduct additional selection procedures before making final hiring decisions.

Note: A passing score must be achieved on the exam component in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/].

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Additional Information

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The City and County of San Francisco’s Substance Abuse Policy, in compliance with the Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employer Testing Act of 1991 employing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, requires drug and alcohol testing for employees in “safety-sensitive” positions. This Class 7350 Transmission and Distribution Line Worker position qualifies as “safety-sensitive” as defined by the FMCSA and FTA regulations. The selected applicants for “safety-sensitive” positions will be required to pass a Pre-Employment drug test prior to appointment and shall be subject to Random, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion, Return-To-Duty, and Follow-Up testing during employment. Prior to appointment to an FMCSA “safety-sensitive” position, each applicant who has participated in a DOT drug and alcohol testing program within the immediately preceding three (3) years will be required to sign a consent form authorizing the City to contact his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history.

Medical Examination

Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.