Electrical Lineworker

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform experienced level skilled work in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems.

Examples of Duties

Duties And Responsibilities

Climb poles, towers, and work at various heights above the ground installing and replacing primary and secondary lines.

Replace equipment while distribution primaries are energized by using rubber gloves or hot sticks.

Set poles, towers, and construction of other devices to guy and hold electrical lines.

String new wire, maintain and repair transmission, distribution secondary, fiber optics and other communication lines.

Install, repair, splice and maintain underground electric systems and equipment.Operate presses, shoring, gas monitoring, and ventilating equipment.

Install and operate line equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, disconnects, insulators, circuit breakers, capacitors, terminators, reclosers and line apparatus.

Install, connect, and maintain transformers.

Remove old poles and fixtures.

Transfer energized primary lines by using rubber gloves or hot sticks.

Test pole lines and other facilities.

Trim trees to clear lines.

Drive and operate electrical line equipment including but not limited to reel trucks, diggers, aerial lifts, underground pulling equipment and USA fault and radar locating equipment .

Plan and initiate projects.

Supervise and train Apprentice Electrical Lineworkers and apprentices.

Transmission and distribution line patrolling.

Inspect contractor's work on trenches, conduit, vaults and transformer pads.

Hazardous materials response and clean up.

Follow OSHA and TID safety requirements.

Install and maintain dusk-to-dawn lights and streetlights.

Follow DOT and Cal-Trans rules for safe traffic control.

Serve as acting Line Supervisor as assigned.

Respond to emergency situations.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience

Completion of an apprenticeship program or recognized status as an Electrical Lineworker.

Skills And Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication

Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Technical and Analytical

Knowledge of: basic electricity; methods, materials and techniques of electrical lineworker trade; installation, operation, and maintenance of overhead and underground transmission and distribution wires; hazard and safety measures of the trade; and California Public Utilities Commission Publications General Order #95 and #128.Ability to: climb poles and work at various heights; use independent judgment and initiative; read and interpret line construction plans and written instructions; apply first aid and artificial respiration; operate electrical line equipment; and use and care for the tools and equipment of the trade.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements

Appropriate Driver's License (As Required for Job Classification)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Percentage Required to

Item Obtain a Passing Score

Oral Interview 70%

Practical Exam Pass/Fail

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status. Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals. Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License. Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop. Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Department, via our web site atwww.tid.org.

Internal Applicants may apply effective Tuesday, December 23, 2025 until Monday, January 12, 2026.

External Applicants may apply effective Tuesday, December 23, 2025 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants. External Candidates will only be considered if there are not enough internal qualified candidates that apply.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Practical Exam Date: To Be Determined

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253