Electrical Line Worker Specialty B - Department of Technology 7338

Position:
The Public Safety Division at DT is an overhead and underground construction shop who maintains critical systems and infrastructure throughout San Francisco such as Police and Fire Emergency communications Municipal Fire Alarm System and 800 megahertz radio systems.

Under general direction performs skilled line work in the installation maintenance and repair of underground and overhead fiberoptic communications cable and low voltage wiring for various departments of the City and County of San Francisco including SFMTA traffic control systems Public Works PUC and emergency systems for Police Fire and Department of Public Health; as well as distribution systems under 600 volts and any job required duties as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Installs underground and overhead cables and feeders related to fiber optic communications and low voltage electrical construction.
• Engages in all aspects of UG and OH construction including trenching conduit junction box and vault installation cable and wire pulling operates power auger to dig holes sets plumbs and anchors poles.
• Ability to operate and problem solve in small works groups of peers and Line Helpers
• Installs repairs and maintains high tension overhead transmissions systems under 600 volts related feeder lines towers and poles; performs such maintenance when lines are energized or deenergized.
• Installs and maintains air raid sirens police and fire alarm call boxes traffic signal systems block and warning signals and lighting circuits; maintains alarm bells and telegraphic equipment in fire stations; trouble shoots locates and repairs circuits in all related Citywide communications systems.
• Splices and makes repairs to aluminum and copper conductors; cleans and paints transmission towers and power line poles patrols and inspects communication and transmission lines overhauls and replaces switches breakers and fuses and cleans and washes insulators with special hot line equipment.
• May perform general electrical maintenance work on domestic and other types of wire facilities and equipment.

Job Type:
The Department of Technology is seeking to fill three 3 Temporary Exempt Full Time position.  These positions are excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The anticipated duration of the position is up to thirtysix 36 months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring.  

Work Location:
Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at the Department of Technology 200 Paul Ave San Francisco CA 94124 and will be required to travel to other sites throughout the City and County of San Francisco.

Nature of Work:
Candidate must be willing to work a 40hour week that may include weekends as determined by the department including mandatory rotations at Swing Shift 3pm11pm) and Graveyard Shift 11pm7am). 

The incumbent must be a resident of the State of California or be willing to relocate within 4 weeks of beginning employment with the City and County of San Francisco.

The City and County of San Francisco does not sponsor visas. If you have an F1 student visa the City will not sponsor the optional practical training requirement. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are legally able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the employer.

Qualifications :

Education:

Completion of a State Certified electrical line apprenticeship program; OR

Experience:

Specialty B: Three 3 years of verifiable work experience as a journeylevel line worker working with pole systems construction installation maintenance and repair of overhead lines communication systems and underground communication systems.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Drivers License.

Substitution:

For Specialty B: Completion of a Lineman college program with a minimum of 500 hours of which at least 375 hours must be field training that includes pole climbing can substitute for one 1 year of the required work experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Class A or Class B California Drivers License.
• Possession of a valid Pole Climbing Certificate.

NOTE:

1. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Prior to appointment eligible candidates may be required to successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential function of this job.

2. MEDICAL TESTING: Prior to appointment eligible candidates must successfully pass the TB testing Process.

3.  Prospective and current employees may be subject to DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL TESTING in accordance with Federal rules and regulations.

4. SECURITY CLEARANCES AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Positions in this classification may require that successful candidates who become eligible for appointment may be required to go through a background investigation to determine the candidates suitability for employment in this classification. Factors considered in the investigation may include employment history use of illegal/controlled substances. Reasons for rejection based on this investigation may include but not limited to: applicable convictions repeated or serious violations of the law inability to accept supervision inability to follow rules and regulations falsification of application materials and/or other relevant factors. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application and/or departmental selection process. Written verification (proof) of qualifying experience must verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications stated on the announcement. Written verification must be submitted on employers official letterhead specifying name of employee dates of employment types of employment (parttime/fulltime) job title(s) description of duties performed and the verification must be signed by the employer. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which they are appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employees class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Experience claimed in selfemployment must be supported by documents verifying income earnings business license and experience comparable to the minimum qualifications of the position. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupations and total earnings must be submitted. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at http://sfdhr/456.

Note: Falsifying ones 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. 

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time but not earlier than May 28 2024. This position is open until filled.
  • Your application MUST include a resume.  To upload please attach using the additional attachments function.
  • In additional to submitting your application you MUST submit this supplemental questionnaire:   may contact Lawlun Leung via email at with questions regarding this opportunity.

    Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.
    
    Right to Work:

    All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States. 

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    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.

    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.

    
    

    Remote Work :

    No

    
    

    Employment Type :

    Fulltime