Electric Utility Electrician

Salary : $162,470.28 - $207,554.04 Annually
Location : 1500 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 51-24-885
Department: Electric Utility
Opening Date: 10/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 3
Weighting Plan: 50% Written, 50% Performance


Description

The Department - Silicon Valley Power (SVP):
Silicon Valley Power currently provides over 40 percent of Santa Clara's electricity from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

The Position:
The position of Electric Utility Electrician performs inspections and maintenance on equipment in SVP substations. This equipment includes but is not limited to, power transformers, instrument and control transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, relays and ancillary control systems. SVP substation equipment is rated at 12,000 volts and above. Electric Utility Electricians provide after hours emergency response to events that impact substation equipment.

Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume 2) Proof of journey level status (certification or completion of program). Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.


The annual salary range for this position is $162,470.28 - $207,554.04. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education Requirements:
• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.;


Minimum Experience Requirements:
• Status as a journey level electrician, including proof of certification as a journey level electrician; or proof of completion of a formal electrician apprenticeship; or proof of completion of a formal electrician or equivalent training program; and
• Experience maintaining high voltage substation equipment, power generation equipment or industrial manufacturing facilities is required.


Acceptable Substitution:
None.


License/Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.


Desirable Qualifications:
Journey level experience maintaining solid state traffic signal equipment.


Other Requirements:
• Incumbents of this classification may be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties, and be available for emergency and/or pre-arranged work whenever called upon.
• Incumbents may be required to work in inclement weather.
• Incumbents will be required to travel from site to site and work occasionally at a considerable height above the ground.
• Applicants appointed to this position must possess normal color vision at time of appointment.
• Incumbents of this classification may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Follow this to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran's Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.


The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or
City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #3

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1245 (IBEW)
This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #3 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.
Retirement:

• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi- weekly
  • New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
• Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
  • Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay

Health Insurance:

• City contribution up to $3,039.04/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan
• Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
• If an employee enrolls in an employee only plan with a premium that is less than the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only, they will be paid the difference in cash
• If an employee enrolls in an employee plus one plan with a premium that is less than the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee + 1 Dependent, they will be paid the difference in cash
• If an employee enrolls in a family plan with a premium that is less than the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee + 2 or More Dependents, they will be paid the difference in cash
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Dental Insurance:

• Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Vision Insurance:

• Choice of two VSP plans
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):

• City contributes $100.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account
• Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)

Life Insurance:

• City pays for $25,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
• Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children

State Disability Insurance (SDI):

• Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
• 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Paid Family Leave (PFL):

• Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
• No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Deferred Compensation:

• Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules

Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):

• Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
• Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
• Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan

Vacation:

• Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
  • For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year
  • For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year
  • For 10 - 15 years of service: 20 days (160 hours)/year
  • For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year
  • For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year
• Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours
• Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year

Sick Leave:

• Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual
  • Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness
  • Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave
• Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)
• Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service

Compensatory Time Off (CTO):

• Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours
• 16 hours of PCTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st)

Holidays:

• Fourteen (14) paid eight-hour holidays per year (including Lincoln's Birthday)

Footwear, Safety Clothing, and Tools:

• Reimbursement up to $280/fiscal year for eligible classifications (per MOU)

Night Shift Premium:

• 5% night differential is available for Electric and Water System Operators and staff at the DVR Power Plant, depending on shift, assignment, and/or other requirements

Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program:

• Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year
• City paid benefit

Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program:

• Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.
• Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $438/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)
• After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $262/month in 2026 (amount adjusted annually)

01


Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

• Yes
• No

02


Select the option that describes how you meet the minimum experience qualifications:

• A. I possess status as a journey level electrician.
• B. I have completed a formal electrician apprenticeship program.
• C. I have completed an equivalent training program to a formal electrician program.
• D. I have experience maintaining high voltage substation equipment, power generation equipment or industrial manufacturing facilities.
• E. I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

03


If you selected Options A, B, or C for question #2, you must upload proof of your status as a journey level electrician or completion of a formal electrician or equivalent training program. Did you upload this to your application?

• Yes
• No

04


Please describe how your education and/or experience meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
05


Describe your experience maintaining high voltage, substation equipment, power generation equipment, or industrial manufacturing facilities.
06


Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question