Journeyperson Line Worker Recruitment

CITY OF GRIDLEY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 

JOURNEYPERSON LINE WORKER - Open until filled

The City of Gridley has an opening for the position of Journeyperson Line Worker.  Applications can be found online at www.gridley.ca.us or at City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley. Completed applications can be returned to City of Gridley, Human Resources.

Job Location: Gridley Electric Utility Yard, 444 Fairview Drive, Gridley, CA 95948

Duties: To install, construct, maintain and repair City’s overhead and underground electric distribution lines, and substations; to perform skilled and technical work in support of the City’s electrical utility services; to perform a variety of manual labor in the accomplishment of assigned duties; to perform other responsible and specialized tasks related to customer services and/or in support of the City organization; and to function as a positive and cooperative team member.

Qualifications: Possession of a valid and appropriate California state driver’s license; A safe driving record; Knowledge of standard and accepted methods, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission/distribution lines, related equipment and facilities; Standard and accepted principles and techniques in the construction and repair of high-voltage overhead and underground electrical lines, equipment and facilities; Standard and accepted operation and maintenance of a variety of power equipment and vehicles; National electric codes and safety orders; Standard and accepted safety practices and standards applicable to high voltage and electrical linework.
The full job description with qualifications is available at City Hall.

Vacation, uncapped sick leave, comp time, 457 plan.  City paid dental, life insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, AD&D and identity fraud.  Minimal employee medical premium contribution toward an amazing health plan.

Rate of Pay: $11,434/mo. (Contract negotiations underway to be effective July 1, 2025)