Senior Electric Crew Foreperson

City of Santa Clara • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is a not-for-profit municipal electric utility serving the City of Santa Clara since 1896. It delivers reliable, competitively priced electricity to more than 55,000 customers, including major data centers and technology companies, and supports regional growth through its transmission and distribution system and ongoing substation and infrastructure expansion. Its power mix is heavily sourced from clean, carbon-free resources, including hydro, wind, solar, and geothermal.

Under general direction, the Senior Electric Crew Foreperson directs, monitors, and audits contractor work. The position may supervise multiple crews performing operations, maintenance, and construction on underground and electrical distribution lines. It also assists with planning and leading training for Journey Lineworkers and Journey Lineworker Apprentices, and performs related duties as assigned. The role may require work outside regularly scheduled hours and availability for emergency or pre-arranged work when called upon.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED.
• Eight years of experience as a Journey-Level Lineworker, including three years in a lead or supervisory capacity over an electric crew.
• Possession of a valid Class C license at the time of appointment.
• Rubber glove certification is required as a condition of holding the classification at the time of appointment.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work outside regularly scheduled hours and be available for emergency or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
• May be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid Class A license.

Responsibilities

• Direct, monitor, and audit the work of contractors.
• May supervise multiple crews in the operations, maintenance, and construction of underground and electrical distribution lines.
• Assist in planning and leading the training program for Journey Lineworkers and Journey Lineworker Apprentices.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED