Electrical Line Worker (7338, Specialty B) - Dept of Technology

Company Description

Application Opening:  Thursday, May 29, 2025

Application Deadline:  Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before June 13, 2025 at 11:59PM.

IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here:  

7338 Electrical Line Worker SQ

Are you ready to make an impact in one of the most innovative cities? The Department of Technology (DT) is looking for passionate IT professionals to help shape the future of technology in San Francisco! As the centralized technology services provider for the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), DT delivers critical infrastructure and services to over 33,000 employees—supporting public safety, municipal broadband, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and more! With a $140M+ annual budget and a team of 300+ experts, DT is leading the charge in digital transformation. DT provides services through our core areas of IT Excellence:  

• IT Project Management Office 

• Enterprise Application Services 

• Cloud Center of Excellence 

• IT Operations and Support including the Service Desk and NOC 

• City Infrastructure including the Network, Telcom and Data Centers 

• Office of Cybersecurity including Cyber Defense, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery 

• Public Safety Systems and Municipal Broadband Fiber 

• SFGovTV Broadcasting Services 

• IT Finance and Administration Services 

• Emerging Technologies 

Why Join Us?  Innovative & Impactful Work At DT, you won’t just work on IT—you’ll power a city. Your expertise will directly impact the residents of San Francisco, from closing the digital divide to ensuring secure, efficient city operations. 

Benefits of Working for CCSF:  In addition to challenging and rewarding work, the City provides a generous suite of benefits to its employees. 

• Competitive pay, benefits, and retirement options 

• Career growth opportunities through training, internal mobility, and subsidized education 

• Diverse work environment in a diverse city 

Join the team that’s shaping the future of technology in San Francisco. Apply today and be part of a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven IT team!  

Job Description

The Public Safety Division at DT is an overhead and underground construction shop who maintains critical systems and infrastructure throughout San Francisco such as Police and Fire Emergency communications, Municipal Fire Alarm System and 800-megahertz radio systems. 

Under general direction, performs skilled line work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead fiber-optic communications cable and low voltage wiring for various departments of the City and County of San Francisco, including SFMTA traffic control systems, Public Works, PUC, and emergency systems for Police, Fire, and Department of Public Health; as well as distribution systems under 600 volts, and any job required duties as needed. 

Essential Duties: 

• Installs underground and overhead cables and feeders related to fiber optic communications and low voltage electrical construction. 

• Engages in all aspects of UG and OH construction including trenching, conduit, junction box and vault installation, cable and wire pulling, operates power auger to dig holes, sets, plumbs, and anchors poles. 

• Ability to operate and solve problems in small works groups of peers and Line Helpers 

• Installs, repairs, and maintains high tension overhead transmissions systems under 600 volts, related feeder lines, towers, and poles; performs such maintenance when lines are energized or de-energized. 

• Installs and maintains air raid sirens, police and fire alarm call boxes, traffic signal systems, block and warning signals and lighting circuits; maintains alarm bells and telegraphic equipment in fire stations; trouble shoots, locates, and repairs circuits in all related City-wide communications systems. 

• May perform general electrical maintenance work on domestic and other types of wire facilities and equipment. 

Appointment Type:

The Department of Technology is seeking to fill three (3) Temporary Exempt - Full-Time positions.  These positions are excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The anticipated duration of the position is up to thirty-six