Overhead Line Worker

Overhead Line Worker

Are you a safety-focused, journey-level electrical line tech with hands-on experience in high-voltage overhead systems? VTA is looking for a dedicated professional to help power the light rail system and keep our community moving. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage infrastructure, including overhead contact systems and power distribution lines.

Under general supervision, the Overhead Line Worker performs journey level inspections, maintains and repairs overhead lines, power distribution cables, communication cables and overhead signal cables.

The ideal candidate for the Overhead Line Worker position is a safety-conscious journey-level electrical line technician with extensive experience working on high-voltage overhead and underground systems. This person thrives in physically demanding environments and demonstrates knowledge in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead lines. They possess a certificate of completion of a state certified electrical line worker apprenticeship program, complemented by extensive field experience working with energized and de-energized lines. They bring at least two years of verifiable experience as a journey level electrical line worker, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing electrical infrastructure, including overhead contact wires, power distribution systems and associated hardware. The candidate must have proven proficiency in operating boom and tower trucks, line equipment, welding tools, electrical testing equipment, keeping detailed records and preparing accurate reports, and following stringent safety protocols at all times.

This individual is a reliable team player with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively in a crew and adapt quickly to dynamic field conditions. They are committed to minimizing service interruptions, responding to emergency outages, and maintaining the integrity of the light rail system. The ideal candidate also demonstrates a strong understanding of electrical theory, the principles of electrical construction, and the proper application of safety regulations and procedures.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County's authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region.

VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express.

As the county's congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development.

VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.