Line Technician (Certification Rate)

Welcome to Redding Electric Utility!

At REU, we believe successful teams follow the "Humble, Hungry, and Smart" motto. As an organization, being "Humble" means valuing all our employees' contributions as we find the best ways to serve our community. Being "Hungry" means providing the best service possible and challenging ourselves to go above and beyond every day as we work to meet and exceed our goals. The ability to collaborate and adapt to the needs of our teams and community is a "Smart" way to garner results that positively impact our city. If you embrace these core values, you are encouraged to apply for a rewarding career with REU.

Our mission is simple: to improve public safety and provide reliable, cost-effective services for the people and businesses in Redding, California. Our employees are vital to our success as a publicly-owned utility in this mission. 

We value the diverse range of skills and talents it takes to deliver excellent service to our community.  We invest in and empower our employees through our commitment to continued professional development opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Please consider one of the great career opportunities available at REU!

The City of Redding is inviting applications for Line Technician.  Under direction, Line Technicians perform all classes of electrical power transmission and distribution system construction, maintenance and operation work. Three years line worker (post-apprenticeship) experience, successful completion of a certified rubber glove training program, and a CDL tank endorsement  are desirable.

• Remove and/or install power poles, towers, and other support structures
• Work on energized conductors using rubber glove and/or hot stick techniques
• Remove and/or install anchors, guy wires
• Install or replace cross arms and overhead conductor, etc.
• Install, repair, maintain, and/or splice primary and secondary underground conductors
• Set and remove electric meters
• Install, repair, replace, and/or remove street lights and make out appropriate reports
• Install, repair, replace, and/or remove both overhead and underground transformers, capacitor banks, switches, boxes, connectors, and other line apparatus
• Read work orders, switching orders, circuit maps, and note job changes on maps
• Drive and operate digger derricks, bucket trucks, fork lifts, pole dollies
• Operate wire pullers and other associated line equipment
• May be required to work alone patrolling and trouble shooting the City's electrical system and perform related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of City safety rules
• Knowledge of California State general orders 95 and 128
• Knowledge of Cal OSHA safety regulations and high voltage safety orders
• Knowledge of hazards associated with working on or in proximity to energized high voltage conductors and devices
• Knowledge of distribution maps of the City electrical power system
• Knowledge of switches and switching procedures for safe performance of the assigned job.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and employees
• Ability to apply appropriate and adequate safety procedures
• Ability to work at any height on steel or wood structures in fair or adverse weather conditions and climb up and down said structures
• Ability to read drawings, profiles, maps and charts
• Ability to and locate and repair problems in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements

• Typical education would include a high school diploma, or equivalent, with two years of algebra, or equivalent, advanced coursework or training, and three years of City-approved apprenticeship training program.
• Typical experience would be the completion of a three year City-approved apprentice program.   Minimum of three years line worker (post-apprenticeship) experience desirable.
• Possession of a California Class A commercial driver license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.  
• Successful completion of a certified rubber glove training program desirable.

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application.  Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process: An online written examination will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. This recruitment will be open until filled and may close with little or no notice.

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Performance test and selection interview
• Positive past employment references.
• Review of driver history record.
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older).
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Salary : $79