Transmission Line Supervisor I (7229) - Citywide - (U00058)
About The Position
Under direction, the Transmission Line Supervisor I supervises maintenance and repair of high-voltage overhead transmission and distribution lines, substations, and switchyards, and performs related duties. The role involves interpreting and instructing employees on established procedures for transmission-line construction, maintenance, and repair; communicating occasionally with departmental personnel and the public about related problems; and gathering and preparing time and material reports. The work requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity, frequent exposure to inclement weather, and exposure to serious accident hazards. The position is designated safety-sensitive and is subject to required drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination to determine their ability to perform the job’s essential functions and meet its physical minimum requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six years of verifiable journey-level line worker experience with distribution and transmission systems ranging from at least 600 to 230,000 volts, including responsibility for construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground lines. Completion of a State-certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two of the required six years.
- Valid California Class C driver’s license. Positions in San Francisco require a Class B license within six months of appointment; positions in Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A license within six months of appointment.
- Must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
- Must pass the exam component to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list.
- Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
- Candidates must successfully pass a pre-appointment medical examination to determine ability to perform essential job functions and meet physical minimum requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lays out, assigns, and supervises subordinate personnel performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of high-voltage overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and appurtenances, under energized and de-energized conditions.
- Supervises and participates in the maintenance, operation, and adjustment of electrical transmission and primary power substations ranging from 600 to 230,000 volts, including circuit breakers, relays, batteries, and controls.
- Ensures that safety precautions, tools, and equipment are used when needed for maintenance and repair work on energized lines.
- Supervises washing insulators and cleaning and painting poles and transmission towers under energized and de-energized conditions.
- Supervises inspection and patrolling of transmission and distribution lines and clearance of right-of-way obstructions.
- Supervises inspection of switchgear, transformers, and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation and condition.
- Prepares records and reports of time worked, work performed, and materials and supplies used on projects.
- Assists in developing and advancing subordinates through training and employee development programs.
- Interprets and instructs on established methods and procedures for transmission-line construction, maintenance, and repair.
- Makes occasional contacts with departmental personnel and the general public regarding line construction, maintenance, and repair problems.
- Gathers and prepares time and material reports on work performed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
