JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, to perform experienced level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Climb poles, towers, and work at various heights above the ground installing and replacing primary and secondary lines.
Replace equipment while distribution primaries are energized by using rubber gloves or hot sticks.
Set poles, towers, and construction of other devices to guy and hold electrical lines.
String new wire, maintain and repair transmission, distribution secondary, fiber optics and other communication lines.
Install, repair, splice and maintain underground electric systems and equipment. Operate presses, shoring, gas monitoring, and ventilating equipment.
Install and operate line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, disconnects, insulators, circuit breakers, capacitors, terminators, reclosers and line apparatus.
Install, connect, and maintain transformers.
Remove old poles and fixtures.
Transfer energized primary lines by using rubber gloves or hot sticks.
Test pole lines and other facilities.
Trim trees to clear lines.
Drive and operate electrical line equipment including but not limited to reel trucks, diggers, aerial lifts, underground pulling equipment and USA fault and radar locating equipment .
Plan and initiate projects.
Supervise and train Apprentice Electrical Lineworkers and apprentices.
Transmission and distribution line patrolling.
Inspect contractor's work on trenches, conduit, vaults and transformer pads.
Hazardous materials response and clean up.
Follow OSHA and TID safety requirements.
Install and maintain dusk-to-dawn lights and streetlights.
Follow DOT and Cal-Trans rules for safe traffic control.
Serve as acting Line Supervisor as assigned.
Respond to emergency situations.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:
Education
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience
Completion of an apprenticeship program or recognized status as an Electrical Lineworker.
Skills and Abilities
Interpersonal and Communication
Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Technical and Analytical
Knowledge of: basic electricity; methods, materials and techniques of electrical lineworker trade; installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution wires; hazard and safety measures of the trade; and California Public Utilities Commission Publications General Order #95 and #128. Ability to: climb poles and work at various heights; use independent judgment and initiative; read and interpret line construction plans and written instructions; apply first aid and artificial respiration; operate electrical line equipment; and use and care for the tools and equipment of the trade.
Other Requirements:
Appropriate Driver's License (As Required for Job Classification)
SELECTION CRITERIA Percentage Required to
Item Obtain a Passing Score
Oral Interview 70%
Practical Exam Pass/Fail
Medical Examination
This position may
require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the
duties assigned to the position or classification.
Turlock Irrigation
District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the
basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex,
physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over
40), and marital status.
Assistance is
available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.
Applicants will be
subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position
requires a Commercial Driver's License.
Turlock Irrigation
District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.
Turlock Irrigation
District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a
disability in accordance with federal and state law.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org.
Internal Applicants may apply effective Monday, March 10, 2025 until Friday, March 21, 2025.
External Applicants may apply effective Monday, March 10, 2025 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants. External Candidates will only be considered if there are not enough internal qualified candidates that apply.
Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.
Practical Exam Date: To Be Determined
Human Resources Department
(209) 883-8253
Salary : $66
