City of Riverside, CA

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES POWER LINE TECHNICIAN (JOURNEYMAN/LINE PERSON) to fill three (3) vacancies in the Electric Division.. This group also provides electrical emergency response and maintains the City's street light system.. Additionally, City of Riverside Linemen, under general supervision, will perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems, and communication systems; and do related work as required.. Do you hold a completion certificate from a recognized apprenticeship program for power line (lineman)?. Please indicate the amount of experience you have in the electrical power field as a journey level powerline technician (Journeyman/Lineman).

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Salary : $136,356.00 - $143,172.00 Annually Location : Riverside, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 24-4640-01 Department: Public Utilities-Electric Opening Date: 05/30/2024 Closing Date: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific The Position The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES POWER LINE TECHNICIAN (JOURNEYMAN/LINE PERSON) to fill three (3) vacancies in the Electric Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. City of Riverside Lineman are primarily tasked with system construction and maintenance of the 22,840 power poles, 510 miles of overhead, and 800 miles of underground transmission and distribution electric lines that serve the city's energy customers. This group also provides electrical emergency response and maintains the City's street light system. Additionally, City of Riverside Linemen, under general supervision, will perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems, and communication systems; and do related work as required. Work Performed Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: <ul><li>Construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems including such things as stringing of wire; setting poles and anchors; and installing street lights, capacitor banks, transformers, cutouts, cross arms, switches, and insulators. <li>Work in below grade structures to pull, splice, and connect underground cables and other devices and equipment; install single and three phase electric meters.<li>Install, maintain, and replace energized transmission and distribution lines and equipment under all weather conditions and at all hours day or night. <li>Assist in the in-service training of apprentices; inspect, maintain, and repair electrical street lights.<li>May serve as Acting Utilities Electric Supervisor as required.<li>Subject to emergency call-out.</li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Qualifications Education: High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent. Experience: Applicant must hold a recognized completion certificate from recognized four-year program. Necessary Special Requirements: <ul><li>Possession of an appropriate, valid class "A" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. <li>Possession of a current Journeyman Certification</li></li></ul> Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire 3) Resume and Letter of Interest FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). Qualified candidates will be invited to testing on a date to be determined. The testing day will consist of 3 parts: <ol><li>A written exam which you must successfully pass in order to proceed to the next 2 assessments<li>A performance exam which will include a climbing test and an underground termination.<li>A panel interview.</li></li></li></ol> The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: <ol><li>An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.<li>An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.</li></li></ol> All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows: <ul> <li>Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. <li>Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense. </li></li></ul><ul> <li>Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,569 per month for employee and dependent coverage (HMO plan). <li>Dental Insurance-The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $55 per month. <li>Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage. <li>Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment up to $100,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k). <li>Deferred Compensation - The City offers optional participation in the deferred compensation plan. </li></li></li></li></li></ul><ul> <li>Leave Benefits - Includes all the typical vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. <li>Flexible Spending Account-The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation. <li>Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long Term Disability Plan. <li>Short Term Disability- Employee are automatically enrolled in with The Standard Short-Term Disability Plan. <li>Vacation Accrual- - 0-4 yrs. = 80 hrs., 5-9 yrs. = 120 hrs, 10+ yrs.=160 hrs. </li></li></li></li></li></ul>For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: 01 Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. (*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. <ul> <li>I understand.</li> </ul> 02 Please indicate which type of valid driver's license you currently possess. <ul> <li>None</li> <li>Class A</li> <li>Class B</li> <li>Class C</li> <li>Out of State</li> <li>Commercial Driver Out of State</li> </ul> 03 Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed. <ul> <li>Less than High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)</li> <li>Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>PhD</li> </ul> 04 Do you hold a completion certificate from a recognized apprenticeship program for power line (lineman)? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 Do you currently possess a valid journeyman certification in powerline work? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 Please indicate the amount of experience you have in the electrical power field as a journey level powerline technician (Journeyman/Lineman). <ul> <li>Less than 6 months</li> <li>More than 6 months / Less than 1 year</li> <li>More than 1 year / Less than 3 years</li> <li>More than 3 years / Less than 5 years</li> <li>5 years, or more</li> </ul> 07 Do you have experience with underground transmission and/or distribution circuits? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 08 Do you have experience with overhead transmission and/or distribution circuits? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 09 Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed.) Employers noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application. <ul> <li>I understand.</li> </ul> Required Question

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