Line Mechanic

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

$54.46 - $66.20 Hourly

$9,440.12 - $11, 474.52 Monthly
$ - $ Annually

Generous Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.

Bilingual Incentive Pay, City Paid Deferred Compensation, a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program, & so much more!

Final date to receive applications:

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.

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.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under limited supervision, the Line Mechanic is the skilled journey-level class responsible for a wide range electrical installations and maintenance work, troubleshooting electrical system problems and underground cable work. Line Mechanics may be assigned standby duty 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

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  Education
  : HS/GED.
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  Experience
  :
  Journey level status as a line mechanic; (completion of a recognize apprentice program in power line mechanic work is preferred); or two and one-half years’ experience as an Apprentice Line Mechanic, which includes at least six months as a 'hot' apprentice with the City of Azusa Electric Utility.

Licenses or Certification

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class A California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems.
• Tools, equipment, and methods employed in the construction and maintenance of electrical distribution lines.
• Precautions necessary in working with…