Transit Power Line Worker (7366) SF Municipal Transportation Agency (T00146)

Under general supervision performs skilled line work in the installation maintenance and repair of transit power systems including trolley overhead contact wires poles conduits cables feeders switches and related support structures.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
 

1. Strings rigs and repairs electrical lines cables wires and related switches including aluminum and copper conductors and support wires under energized and de-energized conditions and in heavy traffic.  

2. Inspects overhead lines and circuits to identify and assess faulty lines or worn parts for on-site or later repair and replacement including removing trees or other obstructions.  

3. Installs and maintains underground and overhead electrical systems/facilities and supporting structures.  

4. Repairs and replaces poles cross arms insulators and related hardware under energized and de-energized conditions and in heavy traffic or in underground and subway stations.  

5. Digs foundations; sets plumbs and anchors poles.  

6. Responds to emergency road call requests.  

7. Maintains routine records.  

8. Drives City vehicles.  

9. Performs related duties as required.
 

Nature of Work: Requires considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers limbs and body; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where serious injuries maybe encountered; working with high voltage electrical distribution lines and working in confined spaces; may be assigned to work day swing or night shifts weekends and holidays; may be required to wear respirators and work in inclement weather; may be required to work overtime; this is a 7 day / 24 hour operation.

Qualifications :

Education:  Completion of a State certified Electrical Line Worker apprenticeship program recognized by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;

OR  

Experience:  Two (2) years of full time verifiable journey-level electrical line worker experience in the installation maintenance and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts) power transmission and distribution systems;

OR

Five (5) years of full time verifiable journey-level electrician experience as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of which two (2) years must have been assisting in the installation maintenance and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts) power transmission and distribution systems.  

AND

License:  Possession of a valid driver license.  Must obtain a Class B driver license within six months of appointment.  Failure to obtain a Class B driver license is cause for termination.

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at 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.
 

Selection Procedures: (General Exam Process)
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be sent a web link via email that will allow them to take an online multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas that may include but not be limited to: technical knowledge; ability to install repair replace string rig splice and maintain equipment/structures; ability to use tools and equipment; knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; and human relations ability.  

This is a standardized examination and therefore test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review.

Additional Information :

Eligible List/Score Report:  A confidential eligible list/score report 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/score report shall not be made public unless required by law. However an eligible list/score report shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list/score report 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 Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list/score report resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation. 
 

Medical Examination/Drug Testing: Candidates who are being considered for appointment for positions which may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7366 Transit Power Line Worker is a safety-sensitive position under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random post-accident reasonable suspicion return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive adulterated negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire and the applicants name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive adulterated substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.

In addition each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form prior to appointment authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether during the last two years the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for but did not obtain safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers.

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.  The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers with purpose City and County of San Francisco (). The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 410.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit 1 S Van Ness Avenue 6th 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  Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual 
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program
• Veterans Preference 

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

1. Please visit to begin your application process.
    
2. Type 7366 in to the Search by class or keyword field.
    
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
    
4. Select the Apply Now button and follow instructions on the screen.  

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. 

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 110. 

Ensure your application information is accurate as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address not a shared or work email to avoid unfixable issues. 

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process please contact Pierre Aguirre at  . Please note: all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. PA  CBT-7366-T00146 Entrance 

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 :

Full-time