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.

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.

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.

• Performs inspections and repairs of all overhead contact wires, poles, support, distribution, communication and signal cables, insulators and switch gears;
• Performs inspections and repairs of lighting and other electrical systems;
• Operates boom and tower trucks and other equipment and tools;
• Operates welding equipment;
• Keeps tools and equipment clean and in good condition;
• Keeps records of work performed;
• May provide lead supervision and assist in training other workers;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs;
• Operates computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Performs related work as required.

• Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a journey level transit electrical line worker, working with over 600 Volts D.C.
• OR
• Two (2) years of verifiable experience as a journey level electrical line worker working with over 750 Volts A.C. in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground lines.

• Health: VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums.
• Flex Spending Account: $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental:
  Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Leave: 1-3 years - 10 days (cumulative), 96 Hours of sick time/year, 1 2 paid holidays per year, + birthday and 5 floating holiday per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in ATU Pension Plan

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.