Transit Power Line Worker SF Municipal Transportation Agency; T00146

Company Description

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

Final date to receive applications:
Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through February 4, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

Salary Range: $170,742 annually

Signing Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement:
Newly hired employees appointed full‑time before June 30, 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 the geographic boundaries of the City and County of San Francisco and who relocate in connection with an appointment to an Overhead Line Classification are eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses 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 service requirements are not met. Full information and other terms and conditions, including definitions of a newly hired employee and candidate, can be read at

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.

• String, rig, and repair 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.
• Inspect 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.
• Install and maintain underground and overhead electrical systems/facilities and supporting structures.
• Repair and replace poles, cross arms, insulators and related hardware under energized and de‑energized conditions, and in heavy traffic or in underground and subway stations.
• Digs foundations; sets, plumbs and anchors poles.
• Responds to emergency road call requests.
• Maintains routine records.
• Drives City vehicles.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requires considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; continuous exposure to physical and working conditions where serious injuries may be 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.

Education: Completion of a State certified Electrical Line Worker apprenticeship program recognized by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

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.

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.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. 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…