Utility Pre Apprentice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $66.75 - $102.70 Hourly
Location : 311 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 202600139
Department: Electric
Division: ELE Construction
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Description
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER!
Join the City of Roseville Electric team as an
Electric Pre-Apprentice Line Technician
or
Electric Apprentice Line Technician
or
Electric Line Technician
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Line Technician to join our Roseville electric utility team. In this critical role, you will help build, maintain, and repair the power distribution system that delivers reliable electrical service to our community.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning. Journeyman applicants should possess proven experience working with overhead and underground high-voltage distribution systems and the ability to perform line work independently and as part of a crew.
We currently have one vacancy for a Journey Level Line Technician. This posting will be used to develop lists for future Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Line Technician Classifications for the duration of the list. Testing will be limited, so not everyone who applies will be offered an opportunity to test.
These positions offer an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while supporting the delivery of essential services that power homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Whether you are an experienced Journey level or an aspiring Apprentice, you will play an important role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of our electric distribution system.
KEY RECRUITMENT DATES:
Below Testing and Interviews will only include Electric Line Technician Classifications.
Written and Power Pole Climbing Testing dates: September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026
Interviews will be held on October 6th and 7th, 2026
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
Examples of Duties
Click HERE for a complete and detailed job specification and minimum qualifications for Electric Pre-Apprentice Line Technician.
Click HERE for a complete and detailed job specification and minimum qualifications for Electric Apprentice Line Technician.
Click HERE for a complete and detailed job specification and minimum qualifications for Electric Line Technician.
Minimum Qualifications
ELECTRIC PRE-APPRENTICE
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
One year of construction experience is desired. Electric utility experience is preferred.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License and Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid California class A driver's license within six (6) months of date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.
ELECTRIC APPRENTICE LINE TECHNICIAN
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
One year of experience in performing electric ground work on a line crew and completion of a two (2) week Pre-Apprentice school.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, supplemented by enrollment in a recognized power line apprenticeship program.
License and Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid California class A driver's license within six (6) months of date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.
ELECTRIC LINE TECHNICIAN
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Experience:
Three years experience performing duties similar to an Electric Apprentice Line Technician with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, and completion of a recognized power line apprenticeship program.
License and Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid California class A driver's license within six (6) months of date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificates within six (6) months of date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental question 3, the applicant's education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

02
Was any of the work experience listed on your application an unpaid internship, or volunteer work? If so, please list below which ones.
03
Please select which position you are applying for (you may only choose one) and confirm you meet the minimum experience requirements of the selected position.

• ELECTRIC PRE-APPRENTICE: I possess the Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
• ELECTRIC APPRENTICE LINE TECHNICIAN: I possess a minimum of one year of experience in performing electric ground work on a line crew. ANDCompletion of a two week Pre-Apprentice School. Certificate must be attached to application.ANDEquivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree, supplemented by enrollment in a recognized power line apprenticeship program.I understand that failure to submit proof of my enrollment will result in my application being disqualified.
• ELECTRIC LINE TECHNICIAN: I possess a minimum of three years experience performing duties similar to an Electric Apprentice Line Technician with the City of Roseville. ANDHave the equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.ANDCompletion of a recognized power line apprenticeship program. Certificate must be attached to application.I understand that failure to submit proof of completion will result in my application being disqualified.
• I do not possess any of the above requirements and therefore do not meet the minimum qualifications.

04
Do you currently have a valid California class A driver's license?

• Yes, I currently possess a valid California class A driver's license.
• I do not currently have a California class A driver's license, however I will obtain one within six (6) months of date of appointment.
• I do not have a California class A driver's license and will not be able to obtain one within six (6) months of date of appointment.

05
Do you currently possess First Aid and CPR certificates?

• Yes, I possess First Aid AND CPR certification.
• No, I do not possess First Aid AND CPR certification, however I will have them within six (6) months of date of appointment.
• No, I do not possess First Aid AND CPR certification and will not have them within six (6) months of date of appointment.

Required Question