Transit Power Line Worker

Application Opening

January 14, 2026

Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through February 4, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

170,742 annually

Newly hired full-time employees appointed 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 100 miles outside of 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 relocation reimbursement 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

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.

Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Installs and maintains underground and overhead electrical systems/facilities and supporting structures.
• 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.
• 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;

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.

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement
• SFMTA Employee Wellness Program

If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact Pierre Aguirre at

Please note:

all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. PA | CBT-7366-T00146 | Entrance

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…