Utility Compliance Technician

Salary : $165,068.80 - $202,238.40 Annually

Location : Palo Alto, CA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 202501117

Department : Utilities Department

Opening Date : 11 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Are you a skilled, proactive Electrical Lineperson ready to make an impact?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment where your expertise ensures safe, reliable, and environmentally-conscious utility services? If so, we want you on our team!

Why Palo Alto?

Palo Alto is the only city in California offering a full spectrum of utility services to its citizens and businesses. For over 100 years, our utilities have been locally operated, environmentally-focused, and dedicated to providing safe, reliable service. Join a team where your work directly benefits the community-and where local decision-making, environmental programs, and customized services set us apart.

The Opportunity

Under the guidance of the Utilities Supervisor and Compliance Technician Lead, you will :

• Conduct routine overhead and underground line patrols to ensure compliance with California General Orders 95, 128, and 165.
• Verify the tree-trimming program and perform inspections during outages.
• Maintain databases of our infrastructure and report findings for corrective action.
• Conduct required Safety and Service Reliability inspections for overhead and underground systems.
• Make minor field repairs and report hazardous conditions promptly.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has :

Essential Duties

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Supplemental Information

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).

The Selection Process :

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

See our Benefits at a Glance Booklet for more details.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or an equivalent level of education (completion of the twelfth grade)?

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Have you completed an Electrical Lineperson apprenticeship program?

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Do you have a minimum of 5 years of full-time journeyman Electrical lineperson experience?

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Tell us about your experience with rating / evaluating overhead and underground electric systems?

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What type of databases or software have you worked with on a regular basis and what is your proficiency level based on Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced for each that you list?

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Have you Uploaded your required certificates and / or licenses

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