Journey Level Lineperson/Cable Splicer (Lead, Linesperson)

Salary : $162,136.00 - $199,056.00 Annually
Location : Palo Alto, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 202300137
Department: Utilities Department
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Multiple positions may be filled with this recruitment at varied levels, see below.
Journey Level LEAD Classification: Job Description and Salary information $162,136.00 - $199,056.00 Annually
Jourbey Level Linesperson Classification: $151,528.00 - $186,035.20 Annually
Interviews and Assessments may occur before the close date as qualified (journey Level) candidates apply
The Department
Palo Alto is a city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.
Career Opportunity
The primary role of a Lineperson/Cable Splicer is to install, maintain and repair high-powered electrical lines and systems as well as construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical systems. A requirement of this position is to climb power poles and steels towers to make repairs as well as perform rubber glove work on voltages up to 21,000 volts. This position offers a work;/life balance - no traveling, a 9/90 work schedule and the opportunity to be part of a team that is focused on serving our community by providing reliable service.
Ideal Candidate

• Journey Level Linesman (has Journey Card and has Uploaded it)
• Ability to actively identify safety risks and hazards in order to take necessary actions to reduce safety risks.
• Team player, dependable and resourceful.
• Works through challenges and strives to problem solve difficult situations.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills that includes displaying patience and tact when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

The City offers a range of benefits including a retirement plan so make sure to visit our benefits portal
This position is part of the Service Employees' International Union.
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Climbs power poles and steel towers.
• Works on energized lines, low voltage and high voltage.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground electrical system and equipment up to 60 KV.
• Performs high voltage field switching, including working with energized high voltage equipment with approved hotline tools.
• Performs rubber glove work on voltages up to and including 21,000 volts.
• Drives and operates specialized vehicular equipment.
• Required to work on ladders, and at times, out of an aerial lift bucket.
• May be assigned to work on utility service truck to perform disconnect reconnects and other related assignments.

Related Functions:

• Maintains inventory of material associated with assigned work.
• Maintains records concerning all functions of assigned work.
• May assume supervisory duties in the absence of immediate supervisor.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Completion of an apprenticeship as an electrical lineperson.

Special Requirements

• Employees are required to have an updated journeymans card.
• Employees may be required to be available for standby after successfully completing the probationary period and/or considered qualified to do so by supervisory personnel.
• Employees may be required to work outside their regularly scheduled hours, to be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License or the ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License within first six months of appointment.
• Ability to become qualified to rubber glove voltages up to and including 21,000 volts within six months of employment.
• Must upload certificates

Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE.
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.
Vaccination Status: The City of Palo Alto recently implemented a COVID19 vaccination policy, which requires employees reporting to work onsite to be vaccinated or regularly tested. Upon your start date, you will be asked your COVID19 vaccination status. If vaccinated, we will ask to see a copy of your vaccination card. A member of our Benefits team will explain the policy in more detail once onboarded.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is a Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) position.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year.

• Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
• Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
• Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
• Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
• Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability plan
• 12 annual paid holidays
• Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
• 96 hours annual sick leave
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• 2% at 60 formula for Classic Employees
• One-year final compensation for employees
• 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
• Three-year final compensation for employees only
• Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service

Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security. Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
01
Are you Rubber Glove Certified?Can you provide your certificate?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a Journeyman Lineman?Can you provide your Journeyman Card?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a California Class A Drivers License

• Yes
• No

Required Question