City and County of San Francisco

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Plans and assigns daily work for a field crew of line workers who are engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of city-owned street lighting systems and overhead and underground lines for the operation of police, fire and other emergency communication systems. This includes reviewing work assignments; conducting site visits; determining scope and proper sequence of tasks for each job site; assessing location, staff, equipment and safety considerations needed to complete each assignment; andestablishing the order of daily work and delegating tasks.

2. Supervises the installation of poles, overhead lines and underground cables by working with crew members digging holes, securing poles in a foundation, installing underground cables in a duct structure or conduit, and connecting lines; isolating and overseeing the repair of circuit problems; inspecting completed work for accuracy and quality of workmanship. This includes giving instructions on proper methods to secure and set up work sites to ensure safety of crew and public.

3. Trains line workers in the safe and proper installation of poles, overhead lines and underground cables to support the public safety communication network and the city owned street lighting systems; conducts tail-gate meetings to give instructions on proper operating and safety procedures.

4. Coordinates work with general public and other agencies by notifying residents of planned work to solicit cooperation for private property access to communication poles or equipment, responding to public complaints regarding inconvenience caused by work crew, and coordinating with other utility agencies regarding scheduling of job site usage.

5. Makes and interprets maps, sketches and drawings for installation of overhead and underground communication systems and city-owned street lighting systems to reflect accurate lay out plans for installation or changes in the system and to determine correct placement of equipment and materials.

6. Makes oral and written activity reports to the Communication Line Worker Supervisor II to document the daily activities of work crews and work accomplished.

7. Drives city vehicle to work site to assess requirements for jobs, transport equipment and staff, and inspect work underway and after completion.

8. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: electrical theory and practice; operation, installation and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency warning sirens and police and fire communication systems; troubleshooting techniques necessary to analyze and verify accuracy and repair/condition of equipment; methods of setting poles, installing cross-arms and stringing wires; methods of installing cables and conduits; laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to fire alarm systems and overhead and underground lines; requirements and procedures to ensure safety when working with electrical line construction, including traffic control procedures to ensure job site safety for workers and members of the public.

Skill and ability to: plan, organize, assign, monitor and inspect crew work; train new workers; prepare and maintain accurate form reports on daily activities of work crews; interpret and make maps, sketches and drawings for the installation of communication and street lighting systems; understand oral instructions; clearly and accurately communicate work-related information to crew members, supervisors, co-workers, representatives of other agencies and the general public; deal tactfully and effectively with the general public; establish and maintain good working relationships; drive a motor vehicle.

Special requirements: Nature of work requires physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; frequent exposure to natural elements and working conditions where serious accidents and injuries may occur; working in underground locations; climbing and use of ladders, aerial lift buckets, digger-derrick trucks, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic tools.