Powerline Inspection Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

This is a one year contract assignment
OVERVIEW

This is a hands-on, field-based role for someone who knows distribution systems the way a mechanic knows an engine, by sound, by feel, and by pattern recognition.
You’ll be out in the system spotting issues early, documenting what matters, and helping keep power flowing safely and reliably in a fast-moving environment.

Experience required (must meet one of the following):

• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
  OR
• Eight years of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.

DUTIES

• Patrols and inspects underground and overhead distribution system for physical defects, irregularities and hazardous conditions; opens vaults, switches, padmount transformers and other facilities to identify electrical lines and location as directed.
• Inspects the need for tree trimming for electric transmission system; maintains related records.
• Maintains records and logs of activities in the field and meets with supervisor to discuss field related matters; writes periodic reports of observations; prepares notations and rough sketches of infractions, defects and changes; and requests a maintenance crew as needed.
• Prepares work service on repairs or replacement of equipment regarding transmission or distribution system; notifies power dispatcher on major repairs.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May open and close switches as directed by supervisory personnel.
2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school equivalency with supplemental college courses in principles of electricity and mathematics and;
• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• Dig alert experience

OR

• Eight years of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.
• Dig alert experience

Licensing

• A valid driver’s license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• A valid California Class “A” driver license may be required, as determined by supervision for specified employees in this classification.

Why this is exciting opportunity for you!

Power demand is climbing fast in the valley, and the region is actively investing in distribution capacity and reliability upgrades. That means this isn’t “watch paint dry” work this is real infrastructure, real field decisions, and real impact every day.
You’ll be part of the team that finds issues before they become outages, and helps keep crews pointed at the right fixes.