City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, directs the activities of several "heavy gangs" engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of high voltage over-head transmission and distribution systems, and performs related duties as required. Requires major responsibility for: interpreting, coordinating and carrying out existing methods and procedures relative to the construction, maintenance and repair of transmission systems; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel and the general public in connection with line construction, maintenance and repair activities; preparing, checking and reviewing time, material and work performance records and reports. Nature of work requires considerable physical activity with some exposure to inclement weather and some possibility of accident and injury.

1. Assigns, supervises and inspects the activities of transmission line foremen and their "heavy gangs" in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of over-head transmission systems and appurtenances

2. Makes field inspections of work in progress to assure conformance with instructions and prescribed safety practices and methods.

3. Prepares time and material cost estimates for various work projects.

4. Approves requisitions for materials and supplies and assures that same conform with specifications and acceptable standards.

5. Assures that "heavy gangs" are adequately supplied with necessary materials, tools and equipment to complete their various assignments.

6. Supervises the preparation of material cost and time records and reports.

7. Assists In the development and advancement of subordinates, through training and effective use of employee development program.

Requires comprehensive knowledge of: over-head transmission systems construction and maintenance methods and techniques and the necessary tools and equipment; electrical theory and practices, particularly as applied to transmission systems; the methods and techniques of "hot line" maintenance; state general order number 95.

Requires knowledge of the practical application of pole-top resuscitation and first aid methods. Requires considerable ability to: plan, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinate employees; read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications; analyze and determine the tools, materials, personnel and equipment required for work projects.

Requires considerable skill in the application of electrical principles and theory to practical maintenance and repair problems, including use of rigging techniques applicable to transmission line work.

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by at least eight years of journeyman level experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of high voltage over-head transmission systems, including three years of responsible supervisory, experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.