Government Jobs
Electric Troubleshooter Or Line Mechanic
The City of Azusa is looking for the best, most qualified candidate to work in the capacity of Electric Troubleshooter OR Line Mechanic, depending on qualifications. Please review qualifications and submit your application for the level in which you qualify. Salary and benefit information is as follows: $54.46 - $66.20 hourly, $9,440.12 - $11,474.52 monthly, $113,281.44 - $137,694.24 annually. Generous monthly flexible benefit plan contribution for medical benefits. Bilingual incentive pay, city paid deferred compensation, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and so much more! This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close without notice on the day the department needs are met. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications for this position will not be accepted once the recruitment closes. Under supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems; responds to electrical system emergencies and customer trouble calls as necessary to maintain or restore electric utilities services; performs related duties as required. Under limited supervision, the Line Mechanic is the skilled journey-level class responsible for a wide range of electrical installations and maintenance work, troubleshooting electrical system problems and underground cable work. Line Mechanics may be assigned standby duty by the Assistant General Manager
Electric Operations or designee. Receives direction from the Electric Crew Supervisor or designee. Supervision is not exercised by these classifications. Essential functions include: responding to emergency calls for restoration of interrupted electric service; installing and maintaining the overhead electrical distribution system; participating, installing and maintaining underground electrical distribution system; conducting the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substation equipment; installing single and polyphase meter system; patrolling overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas; de-energizing and clearing fallen live electric wires from the ground; disconnecting and reconnecting electric service; participating and assisting in the training of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and performing related duties as required. Qualifications include: HS/GED or equivalent education; journey level status as a line mechanic; possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems; ability to work with energized lines, climb poles, follow instructions, observe safety precautions, perform heavy manual tasks, lift and move materials, care for tools, perform electrical installation and repair work, communicate effectively, and understand and follow verbal and written directions. Environmental conditions include working at assigned locations throughout the City of Azusa, exposure to heights, dangerous tools, high voltage, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals; working extended hours including evenings and weekends; sufficient physical ability and mobility; climbing poles safely, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 100 pounds; removing manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds using mechanical tools; working at heights up to 75 feet and in confined spaces; and working in close proximity to energized lines and in underground electrical vaults. The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. The City of Azusa offers a wide variety of benefits including a 4/10 work schedule, annual cost of living increases, CalPERS retirement, city-paid deferred compensation, health reimbursement account contribution, education incentive, bi-lingual pay, longevity premium, $1,500 monthly flexible benefit/medical contribution, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 10 city-paid holidays, and generous sick, vacation, flexible holiday, and bereavement leaves.
The City of Azusa is looking for the best, most qualified candidate to work in the capacity of Electric Troubleshooter OR Line Mechanic, depending on qualifications. Please review qualifications and submit your application for the level in which you qualify. Salary and benefit information is as follows: $54.46 - $66.20 hourly, $9,440.12 - $11,474.52 monthly, $113,281.44 - $137,694.24 annually. Generous monthly flexible benefit plan contribution for medical benefits. Bilingual incentive pay, city paid deferred compensation, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and so much more! This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close without notice on the day the department needs are met. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications for this position will not be accepted once the recruitment closes. Under supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems; responds to electrical system emergencies and customer trouble calls as necessary to maintain or restore electric utilities services; performs related duties as required. Under limited supervision, the Line Mechanic is the skilled journey-level class responsible for a wide range of electrical installations and maintenance work, troubleshooting electrical system problems and underground cable work. Line Mechanics may be assigned standby duty by the Assistant General Manager
Electric Operations or designee. Receives direction from the Electric Crew Supervisor or designee. Supervision is not exercised by these classifications. Essential functions include: responding to emergency calls for restoration of interrupted electric service; installing and maintaining the overhead electrical distribution system; participating, installing and maintaining underground electrical distribution system; conducting the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substation equipment; installing single and polyphase meter system; patrolling overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas; de-energizing and clearing fallen live electric wires from the ground; disconnecting and reconnecting electric service; participating and assisting in the training of apprentices and other assigned personnel; and performing related duties as required. Qualifications include: HS/GED or equivalent education; journey level status as a line mechanic; possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class A California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems; ability to work with energized lines, climb poles, follow instructions, observe safety precautions, perform heavy manual tasks, lift and move materials, care for tools, perform electrical installation and repair work, communicate effectively, and understand and follow verbal and written directions. Environmental conditions include working at assigned locations throughout the City of Azusa, exposure to heights, dangerous tools, high voltage, extreme weather conditions, and hazardous chemicals; working extended hours including evenings and weekends; sufficient physical ability and mobility; climbing poles safely, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 100 pounds; removing manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds using mechanical tools; working at heights up to 75 feet and in confined spaces; and working in close proximity to energized lines and in underground electrical vaults. The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. The City of Azusa offers a wide variety of benefits including a 4/10 work schedule, annual cost of living increases, CalPERS retirement, city-paid deferred compensation, health reimbursement account contribution, education incentive, bi-lingual pay, longevity premium, $1,500 monthly flexible benefit/medical contribution, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 10 city-paid holidays, and generous sick, vacation, flexible holiday, and bereavement leaves.