Electric Powerline Inspector ( local area

THIS IS A ONE YEAR CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT

This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who knows distribution systems the way a mechanic knows an engine, by sound, by feel, and by pattern recognition.

You’ll be out in the system spotting issues early, documenting what matters, and helping keep power flowing safely and reliably in a fast-moving environment.

Power demand is climbing fast in the valley, and the region is actively investing in distribution capacity and reliability upgrades. That means this isn’t “watch paint dry” work—this is real infrastructure, real field decisions, and real impact every day.

You’ll be part of the team that finds issues before they become outages, and helps keep crews pointed at the right fixes.

• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• Eight years of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, bucket trucks and auxiliary equipment.

• Patrol and inspect underground and overhead distribution systems for physical defects, irregularities and hazardous conditions; open vaults, switches, padmount transformers and other facilities to identify electrical lines and location as directed.
• Inspect the need for tree trimming for electric transmission system; maintain related records.
• Maintain records and logs of activities in the field and meet with supervisor to discuss field related matters; write periodic reports of observations; prepare notations and rough sketches of infractions, defects and changes; and request a maintenance crew as needed.
• Prepare work orders for repairs or replacement of equipment regarding transmission or distribution system; notify power dispatcher on major repairs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school equivalency with supplemental college courses in principles of electricity and mathematics.
• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• Dig alert experience.
• Eight years of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, bucket trucks and auxiliary equipment.
• Dig alert experience.

• A valid driver’s license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• A valid California Class “A” driver license may be required, as determined by supervision for specified employees in this classification.