High Voltage Line Worker

CITY OF REDDING - Redding, CA - CITY OF REDDING invites applications for the position of: High Voltage Line Worker SALARY: $58.61 per hour OPENING DATE: 06/04/20 CLOSING DATE: Continuous DESCRIPTION: Wage: $58.61 per hour The City of Redding is establishing an eligibility list to fill current vacancies, as well as future vacancies, that occur during the life of the list. Under direction, High Voltage Line Workers 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. Great benefits include a CALPERS retirement plan, a retiree health plan contribution and the ability to accrue compensatory time off in addition to paid vacation and sick leave. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 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. TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: City safety rules; California State general orders 95 and 128; Cal OSHA safety regulations and high voltage safety orders; hazards associated with working on or in proximity to energized high voltage conductors and devices; distribution maps of the City electrical power system; and switches and switching procedures for safe performance of the assigned job. Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; apply appropriate and adequate safety procedures; work at any height on steel or wood structures in fair or adverse weather conditions and climb up and down said structures; read drawings, profiles, maps and charts; and locate and repair problems in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Education & Experience: Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; a 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. Special Requirements: Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment. Successful completion of a certified rubber glove training program desirable. / recblid 1i3ks9e5yghdjojpxtcygfqr6x4dtu... - Permanent - Full-time

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