San Francisco
Transmission Line Supervisor I - Power Enterprise, SFPUC- (7229) (121575) PROVIS
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company Description
Position location: 23 The Embarcadero & 10 Lombard
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Application Opening : 6/3/2025
Application Filing Deadline : original deadline 7/4/2025 -
NEW DEADLINE 1/23/2026
(No need to re-apply if you have already applied before)
Recruitment ID : 121575 (REF38190U)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV) —This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.
WHO ARE WE? San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision:
We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
We are an award‑winning and industry‑leading utility organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/.
We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.
To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc.
Power Enterprise —Within the SFPUC, Power Enterprise operates two separate power programs: Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF. These programs serve 650 + MW of retail load and include hydro‑electric, solar, and biogas cogeneration assets that produce cost‑effective, GHG‑free energy. Power Enterprise also provides street and pedestrian lighting.
Job Description Position Description The 7229 Transmission Line Supervisor is the supervisor in the High Voltage Maintenance Department and is responsible for the supervision of Transmission and Distribution Line Workers who are engaged in the construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution electric facilities. The supervisor directs and coordinates the activities of the Line Workers and oversees electric transmission distribution maintenance construction for all new redevelopment areas in San Francisco, Treasure Island, and the San Francisco International Airport. The nature of work requires considerable physical effort, manual dexterity, frequent exposure to inclement weather, and serious accident hazards.
Essential Duties
Supervise 7350 Transmission and Distribution Line Workers.
Supervise emergency response to power outages and damaged equipment, street light O&M and emergency repair.
Supervise the inspection of overhead and underground electrical infrastructure.
Ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed.
Plan and schedule all construction and maintenance jobs for the High Voltage Maintenance Department.
Assist in the development and advancement of subordinates through trainings and effective use of employee development programs.
Prepare material purchase requisitions and work with warehouse personnel to ensure material orders are processed in a timely manner.
Maintain and update work orders in the Maximo work management system.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education —Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience —Six (6) years of verifiable work experience as a journey‑level line worker with distribution and transmission systems ranging from at least 600 to 230,000 volts, with responsibility for construction, installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines.
License and Certification —Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Positions located in San Francisco require a Class B driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment. Positions located in Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment.
Substitution —Completion of a State‑certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) of the required six (6) years of journey‑level work experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Safety Sensitive Position Requirements The City and County of San Francisco’s Substance Abuse Policy, in compliance with the Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employer Testing Act of 1991, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, requires drug and alcohol testing for employees in “safety‑sensitive” positions. This Class 7229 position qualifies as “safety‑sensitive” as defined by FMCSA and FTA regulations. Selected applicants will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test prior to appointment and will be subject to random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up testing during employment. Prior to appointment, each applicant who has participated in a DOT drug and alcohol testing program within the preceding three (3) years must sign a consent form authorizing the City to contact prior employers about drug and alcohol test history.
Additional Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are accepted only through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow the instructions on the screen.
Applicants may be contacted by e‑mail about this recruitment; it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered e‑mail address is accurate and updated. They should also ensure that e‑mail from CCSF is not blocked by a spam filter. Acceptable e‑mail domains for CCSF include: @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com.
Exam Analyst: Rocio Mendoza, rmendoza@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer history or genetics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Application Opening : 6/3/2025
Application Filing Deadline : original deadline 7/4/2025 -
NEW DEADLINE 1/23/2026
(No need to re-apply if you have already applied before)
Recruitment ID : 121575 (REF38190U)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV) —This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.
WHO ARE WE? San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision:
We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
We are an award‑winning and industry‑leading utility organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/.
We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.
To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc.
Power Enterprise —Within the SFPUC, Power Enterprise operates two separate power programs: Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF. These programs serve 650 + MW of retail load and include hydro‑electric, solar, and biogas cogeneration assets that produce cost‑effective, GHG‑free energy. Power Enterprise also provides street and pedestrian lighting.
Job Description Position Description The 7229 Transmission Line Supervisor is the supervisor in the High Voltage Maintenance Department and is responsible for the supervision of Transmission and Distribution Line Workers who are engaged in the construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution electric facilities. The supervisor directs and coordinates the activities of the Line Workers and oversees electric transmission distribution maintenance construction for all new redevelopment areas in San Francisco, Treasure Island, and the San Francisco International Airport. The nature of work requires considerable physical effort, manual dexterity, frequent exposure to inclement weather, and serious accident hazards.
Essential Duties
Supervise 7350 Transmission and Distribution Line Workers.
Supervise emergency response to power outages and damaged equipment, street light O&M and emergency repair.
Supervise the inspection of overhead and underground electrical infrastructure.
Ensure all safety rules and procedures are followed.
Plan and schedule all construction and maintenance jobs for the High Voltage Maintenance Department.
Assist in the development and advancement of subordinates through trainings and effective use of employee development programs.
Prepare material purchase requisitions and work with warehouse personnel to ensure material orders are processed in a timely manner.
Maintain and update work orders in the Maximo work management system.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education —Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience —Six (6) years of verifiable work experience as a journey‑level line worker with distribution and transmission systems ranging from at least 600 to 230,000 volts, with responsibility for construction, installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground lines.
License and Certification —Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. Positions located in San Francisco require a Class B driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment. Positions located in Moccasin and Oakdale require a Class A driver’s license within six (6) months of appointment.
Substitution —Completion of a State‑certified electrical line apprenticeship program may substitute for two (2) of the required six (6) years of journey‑level work experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
Verification Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Safety Sensitive Position Requirements The City and County of San Francisco’s Substance Abuse Policy, in compliance with the Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employer Testing Act of 1991, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations, requires drug and alcohol testing for employees in “safety‑sensitive” positions. This Class 7229 position qualifies as “safety‑sensitive” as defined by FMCSA and FTA regulations. Selected applicants will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test prior to appointment and will be subject to random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up testing during employment. Prior to appointment, each applicant who has participated in a DOT drug and alcohol testing program within the preceding three (3) years must sign a consent form authorizing the City to contact prior employers about drug and alcohol test history.
Additional Information
Information About the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
How to Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are accepted only through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow the instructions on the screen.
Applicants may be contacted by e‑mail about this recruitment; it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered e‑mail address is accurate and updated. They should also ensure that e‑mail from CCSF is not blocked by a spam filter. Acceptable e‑mail domains for CCSF include: @sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com.
Exam Analyst: Rocio Mendoza, rmendoza@sfwater.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer history or genetics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under the law.
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