Job Abstract

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES ELECTRIC APPRENTICE TRAINEE - SUB ELECTRIC to fill one (1) vacancy in the Electric Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Assist in basic construction, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electrical transmission and distribution cables and lines working under supervision of journey level workers.
  
• Assist in the basic construction, assembly and/or installation of vaults, metal clad switchgear, pad transformers, insulators poles, conductors, cables and other electrical equipment.
  
• Assist in basic installation, maintenance and repair of electric street lighting systems.
  
• Assist in the basic testing, installation, maintenance and repair of electric meters.
  
• Assist in basic operation of a cable-splicing or line crew truck, laying out and passing tools and equipment to journey level workers.

• Assist in the basic installation, testing, maintenance and repair of substation equipment including air, vacuum and oil circuit breakers, supervisory equipment, transformers, load tap changers, batteries and associated substation equipment.
  
• Assist with basic maintenance and repair of pilot wire cable, and assist with making aerial splices as required.
  
• Assist in basic installation and repair of overhead disconnects on substation structures.
  
• Assist in basic termination of underground cable and wiring on conductors on underground and overhead buss work in substation.
  
• Assist in basic manual switching as required.
  
• Assist in basic maintenance of records on substation equipment.
  

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of an Utilities Electric Field Helper in the City of Riverside, or two years experience in an electric wiring craft position. 12 credit units at an accredited college or university in electrical and/or math is highly desirable.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class “C” motor vehicle operator’s license.
• May require possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based upon operational need and the duties assigned.
• Enrollment and continued satisfactory progress in the formal Utilities Electric Apprentice training program with achievement of established standards.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
   

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.