• Job Description

  Req#: 5238766

  
  

  
  

  The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES POWER LINE TECHNICIAN (JOURNEYMAN/LINE PERSON) to fill four (4) vacancies in the Electric Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

  
  

  
  City of Riverside Lineman are primarily tasked with system construction and maintenance of the 22,840 power poles, 510 miles of overhead, and 800 miles of underground transmission and distribution electric lines that serve the city's energy customers. This group also provides electrical emergency response and maintains the City's street light system.

  
  

  Additionally, City of Riverside Linemen, under general supervision, will perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems, and communication systems; and do related work as required.

  Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  

  • Construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems including such things as stringing of wire; setting poles and anchors; and installing street lights, capacitor banks, transformers, cutouts, cross arms, switches, and insulators.
  • Work in below grade structures to pull, splice, and connect underground cables and other devices and equipment; install single and three phase electric meters.
  • Install, maintain, and replace energized transmission and distribution lines and equipment under all weather conditions and at all hours day or night.
  • Installs/removes/terminates/splices various types of cable; streetlight equipment; work site protection devices; residential and commercial meters; various excavations; overhead and underground residential & commercial services.
  • Prepares job site records, progress and safety reports.
  • Work as qualified electrical worker to access energized equipment, analyze schematic diagrams, blue lining wiring diagrams, schedule and apply for clearances, perform primary switching, etc.
  • Performs work on energized lines; tests on high voltage circuits.
  • Connects transformers.
  • Assists electricians and test technicians in substation and field as necessary .
  • Operates various types of equipment and vehicles mobile data terminals, (laptop/tablet).
  • Installs/repairs cubicle/transformer wells, transformers, capacitors & related line apparatus.
  • Instructs and directs subordinates.
  • Assist in the in-service training of apprentices; inspect, maintain, and repair electrical street lights.
  • May serve as Acting Utilities Electric Supervisor as required. Subject to emergency call-out.

  
  When assigned to Power Line Inspections, duties may include but are not limited to, the following:
  

  • Inspects high voltage distribution construction work for compliance with contract and local, state, and federal laws.
  • Performs construction reviews of design documents and provides estimates for field changes.
  • Ensures technical adequacy of construction methods and techniques.
  • Document site as-built conditions.
  • Inspect line construction work for compliance with industry standards.
  • Assist with the Powerline Technician duties listed above as needed.

  • Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent.
  • Experience: Applicant must hold a recognized completion certificate from recognized four-year program.

  Necessary Special Requirement:

  • Possession of an appropriate, valid class A California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Possession of a current Journeyman Certification.
  • Completion of Rubber Gloving Training and/or Certification within six (6) months of hire.

  DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
  1) Completed Employment Application
  2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

  3) Journeyman Certification.
  
  The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
  
  

  
  

  FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

  
  

  The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

  If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

  Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

  It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

  Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .

  NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

  Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

  1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .
  2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
     

  All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

  THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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