Job Description

POSITION:

Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and labor based line work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of communication cables and infrastructure for the City’s fiber network, as well as traffic and street lighting systems, transit power lines, and high voltage overhead and underground electrical transmission lines; and performs related duties as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

•      Assists cable splicers with job site set up and materials for splicing cable, and the line crew with all construction based projects for underground and overhead cable installation.

•      Digs holes and trenches to accommodate wood or steel pole erection as well as junction boxes, vaults, manholes and conduit installation.

•      Assists line crew in assembling poles and cross arms; trims trees and removes other obstructions along overhead line right-of-way; preparing materials.

•      Performs general housekeeping at maintenance yards, line trucks, and job sites including the cleaning and caring of hand tools, electric tools, and pneumatic tools.

•      Assists in the replacement of fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic and street light systems, and overhead and underground cable and wire.

WORK LOCATION:

Incumbent will conduct the majority of work at various City Agencies throughout the City of San Francisco as well some remote CCSF facilities outside of the City and County of San Francisco.  The incumbents primary reporting and dispatch location will be 200 Paul Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124.

NATURE OF WORK:

Candidate must be willing to work a 40-hour week as determined by the department, including mandatory rotations at Swing Shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) and Graveyard Shift (11:00pm - 7:00am).  Travel within San Francisco may be required.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Possession of a high school diploma or proof of successful completion of an equivalency test (G.E.D or California High School Proficiency Examination); AND

Two (2) years of full time verifiable general electrical and mechanical work experience in maintenance/construction.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession and maintenance of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a current valid California Class C driver license.

NOTE:

1. MEDICAL TESTING: Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must successfully pass the TB testing process.

2. 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 candidate's 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.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview

SALARY RANGE: 

Rates Effective: Jul 01, 2021 - Jan 07, 2022: $39.4875 - $48.0000 (hourly) 

Rates Effective: Jul 08, 2022 - June 30, 2022: $39.6875 - $48.2375 (hourly)

CONTACT INFORMATION: Carol Wong, Human Resources – Client Services, 628-652-5045, carol.x.wong@sfgov.org

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.  Please be informed that the Department of Technology will not sponsor visa applications/transfer.

In addition, all City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

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

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.

Carol Isen - Human Resources Director