Utilities Troubleshooter - Anaheim, United States - City of Anaheim, CA

City of Anaheim, CA

Verified Company

Anaheim, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description:

Salary Information (Includes high voltage assignment pay & rubber gloving pay).

$77.88 per hour

$164,070 annually

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities is seeking an individual who is interested in a career as a
Utilities Troubleshooter**, working to provide the residents of the City of Anaheim with the most reliable electrical service possible.

This individual will perform high voltage electrical equipment repairs; respond to electrical system emergencies and customer trouble calls as necessary to maintain or restore electric utilities services.

Incumbents in this classification must be journey level line mechanics with advanced knowledge, skills, and experience in the identification of problems with the electric distribution system and service to utility customers.

Essential Functions:

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices._
Respond to emergency calls for restoration of interrupted electric service; evaluate emergency action required on site and act to restore service with mínimal inconvenience to utilities customers.
Work with energized power lines, transformers, and related equipment, in equipment congested areas, from an aerial bucket or a pole, or underground.
Use live line tools and high voltage rubber gloving techniques.
Perform street light repair and maintenance.
Deenergize and clear fallen live electric wires from the ground, while protecting property and people.
Disconnect and reconnect electric and water service. Confer with customers on service interruption and restoration and power quality issues.
Conduct operational inspection of electrical substations, water pumping facilities and reservoir operating water pumps.
Patrol overhead power lines to detect potential problem areas.
Perform television and radio interference inspection.
Perform or assist with Substation switching.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Experience and Training: A minimum of three years experience minimum as a journey level Electrical Line Mechanic. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Electrical Line Mechanic trade and electrical utility troubleshooting; safety rules and regulations.
Ability to: Evaluate critical situations and take corrective action in emergency situations; climb and operate equipment; safely utilize rubber gloving techniques on energized equipment; work irregular and extended hours, and communicate effectively with customers.

License/Certification Required:

Possession of a valid Class A California Driver's License in order to drive and operate Troubleshooter bucket trucks and associated equipment.

Possession of Rubber Gloving certification must be obtained within six months of appointment.

Environmental Conditions:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents work in all types of inclement weather including excessive heat, cold, wind and rain; also around dirt, dust and other allergenic substance, including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's).

Physical Conditions:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must have the physical ability to work alone, use both arms, hands and legs, climb poles safely, reach, bend and lift up to 100 pounds, remove manhole covers weighing up to 800 pounds using a mechanical lever, grip tools and levers, work at heights up to 75 feet and in confined spaces.

Work in close proximity to energized lines and in underground electrical vaults.

Ability to complete job duties while working within the parameters of equipment specifications; must be able to meet all CAL-OSHA requirements associated with the operation of line trucks and bucket trucks.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Work under mínimal supervision of the Utilities Troubleshooter Supervisor who makes assignments and reviews work in progress and completed work.

Supplemental Information:

Employees who meet qualifications, training, and certification requirements may be eligible to receive high voltage rubber gloving assignment pay of 6% and/or high voltage hazard pay of 5%.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview and a practical pole climbing exam.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Prog