Job Description

Under supervision, the 7432 Electrical Line Helper performs semi-skilled line work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of communication and traffic and street lighting systems, transit power lines, and high voltage overhead and underground electrical transmission lines; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Digs holes and trenches for installing wood, concrete, and steel poles and laying underground cables.

2. Assists in the replacement of fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic and street lighting systems, and overhead and underground wires.

3. Assists line crew to disassemble and install foundations for poles, structures, and distribution and transmission towers.

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

5. Assists cable splicers and line crew on public safety underground jobs. Sets up job sites and prepare splicing materials.

6. Performs general housekeeping at maintenance yards, line trucks, and job sites including the cleaning and caring of hand tools and pneumatic tools (e.g. pavement breaker).

7. Transports material, equipment, and crew to job sites in heavy line trucks.

8. Class 7432 Electrical Line Helper performs other related duties as required.

NATURE OF WORK INVOLVES: Extensive physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; continuous exposures to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may be encountered; may work in and around switch stations and substations; work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions.  This work requires the safe use and operation of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Qualifications

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BY THE FINAL FILING DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

EDUCATION: 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

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of full time verifiable general electrical and mechanical work experience in maintenance/construction; AND

LICENSE: Possession and maintenance of a current valid California Class C driver license.

VERIFICATION:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

NOTE: 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.

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.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Verification of required work experience typically must be on the employer’s letterhead, and must include the applicant’s name, job title, description of job duties, dates of employment, hours per week, and signature of the employer, supervisor, or appropriate representative. 

Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. CCSF employees will not receive credit for experience obtained outside of their classification unless recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Rule 110.9.1/111A.11.2.

Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.

Verification of required valid licensure/certification typically must be a photocopy of the license/certificate including the name of the issuing agency as well as the name of the license/certificate holder, license/certificate number, and expiration date.

Additional Information

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

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
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

JOB ANALYST INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the job analyst, Anna Owens, by email at aowens@sfwater.org.

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.