Electrical Line Mechanic Apprentice​/Unclassified

Successful candidates will be required to participate in and successfully complete a four-year apprenticeship program while serving in this at-will, unclassified position.

This classification enters a formalized agreement to participate in a four year program of on-the-job training, classroom instruction and ongoing proficiency testing. Upon completion of this commitment, the apprentice is tested for journey level proficiency. Apprentices are indentured to a joint labor/management committee that is responsible for every aspect of the apprentice's professional development. Must be able to climb poles. During training performs progressively more difficult and technical duties.

In the advanced stages of apprenticeship, performs basic Electrical Line Mechanic duties on power poles and in vaults. Installs transformers and cutouts, splices and connects energized high voltage lines and cables.

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Constructs, maintains, and repairs the electrical transmission and distribution system, including stringing wires, setting poles, trimming trees, and hanging transformers, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, and capacitors.
• Connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces electrical services to customer facilities.
• Installs test metering equipment on energized lines. Installs and performs maintenance work on overhead and underground street lighting system.
• Pulls cable, racks cable, bores holes in walls, installs hangers and other facilities to facilitate hookups.
• Works on poles connecting risers and making energized primary and secondary taps using established methods.
• Constructs and maintains underground duct lines, vaults, pole risers, and outdoor switching stations.
• Reads and interprets electrical plans and maps.
• Locates trouble in primary and secondary lines and cables, replaces fuses for transformers, clears short circuits in lines, and determines the cause of trouble.
• Performs all emergency repairs on the electrical transmission and distribution system.
• Performs duties in the handling, cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials, related to an electrical utility system.
• Drives vehicles such as line truck, digger/derrick, work truck, cable-pulling trailer or other City vehicles to job sites.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the 600-hour Electrical Technician/Electrical Distribution Mechanic Trainee program offered by the Los Angeles Unified School District or an equivalent recognized electrical line mechanic training school, which includes climbing certification.
• Attendance is required for all courses and acceptable grade levels must be achieved. Must successfully complete two weeks of climbing school after appointment.

• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• A valid California Class "A" Driver's License is required prior to the completion of the probationary period. City will provide necessary training to obtain Class "A" Driver's Licenses during probationary period.

• Carry out verbal instructions.
• Climb power poles.
• Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Develop necessary skills and meet the standards of performance for the classification while in the Apprenticeship Program.
• Differentiation between different colors.
• Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Learn new skills and information required for the performance of job duties.
• Lift the tools of the trade (up to 90 lbs.).
• Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Operate light/heavy vehicles, power tools, and hand tools.
• Perform the heavy physical construction aspects of the occupation.
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical plans.
• Read, write, and comprehend directions in English.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Work in confined spaces.

• Willingness to:
  Work overtime as requested or required.
• Assume responsibility for…