Line Mechanic

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a highly experienced, team-oriented Line Mechanic to install, remove, maintain, operate, repair, and test overhead and underground high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and sub-transmission electrical systems. The ideal candidate is customer-service driven and technically intuitive. The department’s mission is to provide reliable, high-quality water and power at competitive rates through a customer-focused approach. Its goals include maintaining a competitive and sound financial position, enhancing community aesthetics and service quality, ensuring a balanced and cost-effective resource supply, and strengthening system infrastructure. This classification performs a range of electrical line construction and maintenance work. Duties include operating line and bucket trucks, erecting and climbing poles, installing and repairing conductors and electrical equipment, working with energized circuits, interpreting plans and drawings, and using specialized tools and equipment. Incumbents may also provide training and guidance to apprentices and may perform other related duties as business needs require. The work involves exposure to live electricity, dirt, dust, possible allergens and toxic or poisonous substances such as PCBs, and all types of inclement weather. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds, removing manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds with a mechanical lever, climbing poles up to 75 feet, and performing line work in elevated positions and underground electrical vaults. A valid California Commercial Class A driver’s license with air brakes endorsement is required by the end of probation, and rubber-gloving certification must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

Requirements

Journey-level experience as a Line Mechanic or completion of a formal Line Mechanic Apprenticeship program.
Knowledge of electrical theory and construction, including rigging; overhead and underground construction standards; state construction laws; safe work practices; and basic first aid.
Ability to safely operate line and bucket trucks and other construction and maintenance equipment used for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
Ability to construct and maintain electrical lines and equipment using aerial lift devices and to work near energized high- and low-voltage lines.
Ability to use rubber-gloving techniques on energized high-voltage equipment and work safely with energized overhead and underground circuits.
Ability to safely operate skids, derricks, hoists, jackhammers, and high- and low-voltage electrical test equipment.
Ability to work irregular or extended hours and in varying weather, including storms, wind, and rain.
Possession of a valid Commercial Class A California Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement by completion of probation.
Obtain rubber-gloving certification within 12 months of appointment.
Meet all CAL-OSHA requirements associated with operating line trucks and bucket trucks.
Physical ability to use both hands, arms, and legs; stoop, bend, lift up to 100 pounds, remove manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds using a mechanical lever, climb poles up to 75 feet, pull cable, and perform line work in elevated positions.
Flexibility and strength to dig and use a jackhammer; visual color discrimination to identify wire and insulator colors; and dexterity to work with rubber gloves and use an eight-foot fiberglass pole to move energized wires and connect switches.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate line trucks, bucket trucks, and other equipment used to maintain high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
Frame, erect, and climb poles.
Install wire, cable, cutouts, switches, transformers, utility communication cables, and other equipment for distribution and sub-transmission systems.
Install meters and current transformers and transfer conductors between structures.
Cut gains and install cross arms, pins, and insulators.
Use live-line tools and equipment to remove poles, cable, conductors, cross arms, and transformers.
Repair street-light standards and wires and install new lights and fixtures.
Install and remove services from poles and transformers.
Install and terminate synthetic cable.
Interpret electrical plans, drawings, prints, and joint pole authorization.
Use hoists, grips, ropes, blocks, baker boards, skids, derricks, and other tools and equipment.
Take oil samples from electrical distribution equipment for testing.
Arrange materials pulled up by a helper or winch and account for materials and time.
Provide training and guidance to Apprentice Line Mechanics.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.