Transmission Lineman

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
  
  

Qualifications

SDG&E is not just an energy company, we are the architects of a brighter, cleaner future. Our employees power everyday life for 3.7 million people – bringing the energy to support their passions, ambitions, and the heartbeat of our community.

We call Southern California our home. It’s where we chase our dreams and raise our families. That’s why the people who live here deserve an energy company unlike any other, and that’s why every day, SDG&E employees strive to be at the forefront of innovations to reduce emissions, modernize the electric grid, and enable our customers to make the transition to clean technologies. We’re redefining sustainability, advancing zero-emissions solutions, and driving the electric vehicle revolution.

It takes the best to build the best – join us!

SDG&E provides benefits inclusive of full medical and dental coverage; paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time; retirement plans; and promotional opportunities. Our current hourly rate is $69.44 **Offering $20K in relocation/or sign on bonus. Additional $10k bonus if you can start within 45 days of the interview. 5 weeks temp housing for out of town candidates.

Install, operate and maintain the Company's electric transmission system under direct supervision; operate tools and equipment necessary to accomplish the work; perform other related duties as required or assigned. Work on wood, steel poles and towers up to 200 feet. Use of Live Line Tools on 12kV-500kV and rubber gloving method may be used up to 12kV. Bare Hand techniques may be utilized on 69kV-500kV. Work may be performed from structure or aerial lift truck. Will operate mechanized line truck or other trucks. Install, maintain and repair electric transmission and distribution OH lines and equipment up to 500 kV. Install, maintain and repair electric transmission and distribution UG Cable and equipment up to 230kV. Erect and climb poles and steel structures. Install crossarms, insulators, conductors, switches and other equipment.

• Climbs and descends 100-foot wooden pole wearing four-pound metal climbing gaffs on each boot plus body belt with tools weighing 25 pounds.
• Climbs and descends 200-foot steel poles and lattice towers.
• Will be required to attach one end of 28-pound jumper cable onto a conductor with eight-foot fiberglass hotstick - requires standing in climbing gaffs on wooden pole while supported by body belt/safety strap and rotating torso 60 degrees, extending hotstick out and above the shoulders at approximately 45-degree angle.
• Lifts onto mounting bolt from belt height an assembled 10-foot crossarm weighing 80 pounds with hardware while standing in climbing gaffs on pole supported by body belt and safety strap.
• Removes substructure covers - round metal manhole cover up to 108 pounds (lifting tool for manhole).
• Works inside substructures.
• Strings conductors and pulling cable.
• Replaces wood, steel and lattice structures.
• Operates and drives assorted pieces of large equipment.
• Lifts and carries 60-75 pound tools, materials or equipment while aloft or traversing uneven terrain.
• Works in a variety of terrain, weather and other conditions including ambient temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Works in daylight and at night with limited auxiliary lighting. Periodically work extended overtime shifts.
• Works in and around helicopters.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Journeyman Lineman possessing IBEW Journeyman Lineman status in good standing.
• Journeyman electrical worker that has completed an accredited apprenticeship program required.
• Must be able to do heavy manual labor lifting a minimum of 60-75 pounds.
• Will be required to work on steel and wood structures.
• Prior climbing experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
• Must demonstrate & maintain good safety habits.
• Will be required to obtain & maintain a Class A CA Driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card.
  
  

Preferred Qualification

• Underground system experience with 200 and 600 AMP systems is desirable.
  
  

This is a Union Represented position - Represented by Local IBEW 465.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission have adopted regulations governing the control of drug use by persons in certain job classifications. Certain job duties in this position are classified as being covered by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (Title 49 CFR Part 382) and candidates who are not already in a DOT covered job classification must pass a pre-employment drug test. Candidates who do not successfully pass the FMCSA pre-employment drug test will be required to enter a drug rehabilitation program as a condition of returning to their present jobs. Once in the job and driving/ licensure/ permitting requirements are met, successful bidders will be subject to FMCSA mandated testing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Area of Interest

Field/Plant Operations Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: The salary for this position is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as paid parental leave and employee assistance programs.