7366-Transit Power Line Worker

Department: Municipal Transportation Agency Job class: 7366-Transit Power Line Worker Salary range: $174,148.00 - $174,148.00 Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean? Hours: Full-time Exam type: Class Based Test Rule: Rule of the List List type: Entrance About: This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Class Based Test. The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. Application Opening: January 14, 2026 Application Deadline: Application filing will be open at least through February4, 2026 and will close any time thereafter. Salary Range: $170,742 annually Signing Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement : Newly hired*employees appointed full-time before June30, 2027, into the Overhead Line classifications of 7235, 7310, or 7366, are eligible for a one-time$20,000 signing bonus. Candidates*who live over one hundred (100) miles outside of the geographicboundaries of the City and County of San Francisco and who relocate in connection with anappointment to an Overhead Line Classification are eligible for reimbursement of relocationexpenses up to $20,000. Both the signing bonus and relocation reimbursement will only be provided in exchange for signing a Repayment Agreement that requires repayment if qualifying servicerequirements are notmet.*Full information and other terms and conditions, including definitions of a newly hired employee and candidate, can be read at SFMTA.com/OverheadLinesPilot The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel. Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco. Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. Under general supervision, performs skilled line work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of transit power systems including trolley overhead contact wires, poles, conduits, cables, feeders, switches, and related support structures. Examples of Important and Essential Duties According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Strings, rigs and repairs electrical lines, cables, wires and related switches, including aluminum and copper conductors and support wires, under energized and de-energized conditions and in heavy traffic.
2. Inspects overhead lines and circuits to identify and assess faulty lines or worn parts for on-site or later repair and replacement, including removing trees or other obstructions.
3. Installs and maintains underground and overhead electrical systems/facilities and supporting structures.
4. Repairs and replaces poles, cross arms, insulators and related hardware under energized and de-energized conditions, and in heavy traffic or in underground and subway stations.
5. Digs foundations; sets, plumbs and anchors poles.
6. Responds to emergency road call requests.
7. Maintains routine records.
8. Drives City vehicles.
9. Performs related duties as required.

Nature of Work: Requires considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where serious injuries maybe encountered; working with high voltage electrical distribution lines and working in confined spaces; may be assigned to work day, swing or night shifts, weekends and holidays; may be required to wear respirators and work in inclement weather; may be required to work overtime; this is a 7 day / 24 hour operation. How to qualify Education: Completion of a State certified Electrical Line Worker apprenticeship program recognized by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; OR Experience: Two (2) years of full time verifiable journey-level electrical line worker experience in the installation, maintenance and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts) power transmission and distribution systems; OR Five (5) years of full time verifiable journey-level electrician experience as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of which two (2) years must have been assisting in the installation, maintenance and operation of high voltage (above 600 volts) power transmission and distribution systems. AND License : Possession of a valid driver license. Must obtain a Class B driver license within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain a Class B driver license is cause for termination. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Selection Procedures: (General Exam Process) After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Multiple-Choice Examination(Weight -100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be sent a web link via email that will allow them to take an online multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas that may include but not be limited to: technical knowledge; ability to install, repair, replace, string, rig, splice, and maintain equipment/structures; ability to use tools and equipment; knowledge of safety regulations and procedures; and human relations ability. This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. What else should I know? EligibleList/Score Report: A confidential eligible list/score report of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list/score report, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list/score report shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list/score report is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list/score report resulting from this examination process will be of12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation. Medical Examination/Drug Testing: Candidates who are being considered for appointment for positions which may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 7366 Transit Power Line Worker is a safety-sensitive position, under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant’s name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test. In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from his/her prior employers concerning his/her drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers. Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers with purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov) .The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 410.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco