City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, performs semi-skilled line work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of communication and traffic and street lighting systems, transit power lines, and high voltage overhead and underground electrical transmission lines; and performs related duties as required.

The 7432 Electrical Line Helper is responsible for performing semi-skilled line work that does not require completion of a formal apprenticeship or training program.  Positions in this class work under direct supervision and do not work on energized or de-energized wires or make independent decisions in the field. 

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1. Digs holes and trenches for installing wood, concrete, and steel poles and laying underground cables.

2.  Assists in the replacement of fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic and street lighting systems, and overhead and underground wires.

3.  Assists line crew to disassemble and install foundations for poles, structures, and distribution and transmission towers.

4. Assists line crew in assembling poles and cross arms; trims trees and removes other obstructions along overhead line right-of-way; preparing materials.

5. Assists cable splicers and line crew on public safety underground jobs. Sets up job sites and prepare splicing materials.

6. Performs general housekeeping at maintenance yards, line trucks, and job sites including the cleaning and caring of hand tools and pneumatic tools (e.g. pavement breaker).

7. Transports material, equipment, and crew to job sites in heavy line trucks.

Requires knowledge of: the basic maintenance, repair, and installation of communications and traffic and street lighting systems, transit power lines, and overhead and underground electrical transmission lines including the use and care of basic hand tools used by an electrical line crew; safe working practices and the correct and safe use of basic tools, equipment, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).  

Requires skill in the care and use of basic tools for general laboring and electrical maintenance work (e.g. hand tools, pneumatic tools, pavement breakers, etc.)

Requires ability to effectively interact with co-workers, subordinates, representatives from other divisions and/or departments, and the public; speak clearly and effectively, answer questions, express ideas, and explain work-related information to others. This includes the ability to listen and understand verbal instructions, and use the appropriate terms when referring to technical matters; complete basic records and forms in a manner that is clear and easily understood. It also includes the ability to read and understand written instructions.

Possession of a high school diploma or proof of successful completion of an equivalency test (G.E.D or California High School Proficiency Examination); AND

Two (2) years of full time verifiable general electrical and mechanical work experience in maintenance/construction.

Possession and maintenance of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a current valid California Class C driver license.

Some positions allocated to this class require possession and maintenance of a current valid California Class B driver’s license.

Nature of work involves: extensive physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; continuous exposures to physical and working conditions where moderately serious injuries may be encountered; may work in and around switch stations and substations; work may include exposure to inclement weather conditions.  This work requires the safe use and operation of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

 

Amended 4/11/2013

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.