District Representative - Office of Senator Arreguin (Oakland, CA)

ACCEPTING ON LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY Under general supervision, an Assistant Electrical Tester assists in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and removal of electrical and electronic equipment in the electrical test laboratory, power plants, receiving stations, substations, transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Functions Under general supervision, assists in the installation, testing, calibration, maintenance and removal of electrical and electronic equipment (KW and KVAR hour revenue meters, protective relays, indicating and recording instruments, power transformers, power capacitors, power circuit breakers and other utility related equipment) in the electrical test laboratory, power plants, receiving stations, substations, and transmission and distribution systems. Assists in the acceptance and performance testing of new electrical and electronic equipment; investigation of customer complaints; assists in testing and related work on energized electrical conductors and equipment; assists in the connection of portable graphic instruments such as ammeters and volt-meters to energized conductors; operates test equipment in the lab and field; works near equipment energized to 220,000 volts; works with AC and DC test voltages to 150,000 volts; maintains records; may draw oil samples from electrical equipment for PCB and other tests; and performs other related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as: two years of recent progressively responsible experience working with electrical and electronic equipment AND successful completion of course work in algebra, trigonometry and basic electrical and electronic theory.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of: alternating and direct current theory, electronics, basic mathematics, algebra, and trigonometry; methods, procedures, safety rules and regulations used in electrical and electronic maintenance and testing; and related hand tools and equipment. Ability to: take accurate readings in connection with electrical and electronic work; make accurate calculations and prepare concise records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; bend in all directions, climb ladders, squeeze with arms and hands; pull, lower and lift equipment up to 85 pounds; and some positions in this classification may be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.

EXAMINATION

Applicants who appear best qualified on their application will be invited to any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Probationary work test period is one year.

VACANCIES

There are three vacancies in the Water and Power Department, which may be filled as a result of this selection process.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and successful completion of CPR and First Aid Certification is required as a condition of continued employment. Home telephone must be available due to 24-hour emergency call out. Must successfully complete The Home Study Course In “Electrical Theory and Principles for Power Utility Technicians," within the first six months of employment.

FLSA = Non-Exempt

Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.

Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.

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