Electric Troubleshooter (Line Mechanic)

Salary : $124,609.56 - $151,463.64 Annually

Location : City of Azusa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 23-29

Department : Light & Water

Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025

Definition

Seeking a skilled IBEW Union Line Mechanic / Troubleshooter

OPEN OPPORTUNITY This position is open to internal and external applicants. All interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply. SALARY INFORMATION

59.91 - $72.82 Hourly

10,384.13 - $12,621.97 Monthly

124,609.60 - $151,463.64 Annually

DEADLINE TO APPLY :

This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close without notice on the day the Department needs are met. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications for this position will not be accepted once the recruitment closes.

There is currently two (2) full time vacancies in the Azusa Light & Water Department.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems; responds to electrical system emergencies and customer trouble calls as necessary to maintain or restore electric utilities services; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under minimal supervision, the Electric Troubleshooter is an advanced journey-level class with specialized, technical knowledge, skills, and experience in the identification of problems with the electric distribution system and service to utility customers. Incumbents in this class will be assigned to perform stand by duties by the Assistant General Manager - Electric Operations or designee.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

Receives direction from the Electric Crew Supervisor or designee. Supervision is not exercised by these classifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.

• Responds to emergency calls for restoration of interrupted electric service; evaluates emergency action required on site and act to restore service with minimal inconvenience to utilities customers.
• Installs and maintains the overhead electrical distribution system; climbs and sets poles, installs cross arms, transformers, capacitors, streetlights and other related equipment; strings, dead ends; energizes primary and secondary wires, including service conductors; trims trees.
• Participates, installs and maintains underground electrical distribution system; installs conduits, cables, pull boxes, vaults, pads, transformers, risers, and related equipment.
• Conducts the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substation equipment including substation switching.
• Installs single and polyphase meter system; operates equipment, boom trucks, bucket trucks, and other related vehicles and power tools.
• Patrols overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas.
• De-energizes and clears fallen live electric wires from the ground, while protecting property and people.
• Disconnects and reconnects electric service; confers with customers on service interruption and restoration and power quality issues.
• Participates and assists in the training of apprentices and other assigned personnel.
• Positions, establishes and maintains underground electrical distribution system; installs conduits, cables, pull boxes, vaults, pads, transformers, risers, and related equipment.
• Patrols overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas.
• Journey level line mechanics participate in the training of apprentices, helpers and other assigned personnel.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Experience

Licenses or Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Ability

Special Requirements / Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Conditions

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS : All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Y our application must include at least ten years of employment history (assuming you have been employed for ten years). List most recent experience first. Carefully account for all employment, paid or unpaid. Provide each change of title or promotion separately. You must also include your reason for leaving each job. A minimum of three professional references must be included in your application (include people who would have knowledge of your professional qualifications). DO NOT list relatives.

Application Screening (Refer / Non-Refer) : Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process

Performance Exam) : Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to take a performance exam. The performance exam will consist of climbing, hoisting and rigging fundamentals. Those who successfully pass the performance exam will be invited to an oral interview.

Oral Interview) : Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the , examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to : Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, Physical Exam and / or Panel Oral Interview.

The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and / or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources at prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO APPLY FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA!

The City of Azusa offers a wide-variety of Benefits, including :

Annual Cost of Living increases thru July 31, 2025

CalPERS Retirement

City-Paid Deferred Compensation

Health Reimbursement Account contribution

Education Incentive

Bi-lingual Pay

Longevity Premium

1,500 monthly Flexible Benefit / Medical Contribution (with cash-in-lieu for opt-out option)

A variety of options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with supplemental insurance, such as Flexible Spending / Dependent Care Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Only, and many more.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement at 100% of Cal State rate

10 City-paid Holidays and generous Sick, Vacation, Flexible Holiday, and Bereavement Leaves

For specific details on Local 18 of the International Brotherhood of Electical Workers (IBEW) benefits, please visit

MOU Term : August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2025

Are you a current City of Azusa employee?

This position requires that you work standby duty and respond to power outages and customer trouble after hours. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

Do you possess a current and valid Class A California Driver's License with Air Brakes Endorsement and a satisfactory driving record?

Please select the response that best describes your years of experience as a journey level Line Mechanic.

Please select the response that best describes your years of experience as an Apprentice Line Mechanic.

Please select the response that best describes your experience as a 'hot' apprentice.

Describe your overhead and underground line work experience. If none, write N / A.

Describe your experience troubleshooting power outages and customer problems? If none, write N / A.

Tell us when and where you completed your Line Mechanic apprenticeship program.

A resume must be submitted along with your online application in order to be considered. Applications without a resume will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process.

Required Question

Salary : $124,610 - $151,464