Electric Utility Compliance Technician

Electric Utility Compliance Technician

Salary

$169,769.60 - $207,854.40 Annually

Location

Municipal Services Center, 3201 East Bayshore, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

202400856

Department

Utilities Department

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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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:

• Completed an Electrical Lineperson apprenticeship.

• At least 10 years of journeyman experience working with overhead and underground distribution systems.

• Full knowledge of California General Orders 95, 128, and 165 and Title 8 Safety regulations.

• Reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to departmental goals.

• A valid California Driver's License and required certifications.

Essential Duties

• Ensure compliance with General Orders 95 (overhead) and 128 (underground).
• Maintain accurate records of all infractions or deviations during line patrols.
• Recommend infrastructure improvements to supervisors and engineering teams.
• Step in proactively to make minor repairs in the field.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Completion of an apprenticeship as an Electrical Lineperson/Cable splicer.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a Journeyman Lineperson/Cable splicer.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

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

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Selection Process:

• Recruitment status notifications will be sent via email or text (please enroll in text alerts when applying).
• Updates can also be found on your governmentjobs.com account.
• Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
• The screening process for this position may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs 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.

Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.

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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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• No

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Have you completed an Electrical Lineperson apprenticeship program?

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Yes
• No

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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

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home