What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Line Specialist position at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California?
At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.
There is currently one (1) opening for the Power Line Specialist located at Gene Camp in Parker Dam.
This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.
What You’ll Do:
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Power Line Specialist
Schedule: 4/10 - (Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm).
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
As a regular full-time employee at a remote Desert location, you would be eligible for Desert Branch Assignment Premium:
This incentive pay will be applicable to the base pay for the normal work schedule. This incentive pay will not apply to overtime hours.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED in addition to 2 years journey-level experience in electrical hot line
maintenance.
Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: Experience working with electrical power lines over 600 volts at heights more that 50ft high from wood poles and Lattice Towers. Taking direction from complex schematic diagrams necessary to implement predictive, preventive, corrective and construction activities.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licenses,
and registrations:
• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with
appropriate commercial license endorsements
• High Voltage Line-Work Certification
• Crane Certification
• MWD High-Voltage Switching Certification
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public Transit Reimbursement
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
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Closing Date/Time: May 29, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST
There is currently one (1) opening for the Power Line Specialist located at Gene Camp in Parker Dam.
This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.
What You’ll Do:
- Uses advanced, journey-level skills, experience, and knowledge in large-scale high-voltage transmission and distribution power line work
- Applies practices, procedures, and methods for maintenance and system improvement
- Follows safety practices, regulations, rules, and policies related to powerline work
- Supports infrastructure such as street lighting, microwave, and telecommunications systems for communication and control of water and electric power
- Maintains, improves, and constructs overhead electrical transmission systems
- Maintains, improves, and constructs underground electrical distribution systems
- Works on systems connected to pump plants, hydroelectric plants, and treatment plants
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Power Line Specialist
Schedule: 4/10 - (Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm).
Expectations of Hours of Service, Emergency and Stand-by Service:
Employees in this position may be required to work off-shift hours and/or stand-by service to address operational needs and emergencies as required. May be required to work extended periods away from the normal reporting location.
As a regular full-time employee at a remote Desert location, you would be eligible for Desert Branch Assignment Premium:
- 5% for all employees assigned to Gene Camp or Intake.
This incentive pay will be applicable to the base pay for the normal work schedule. This incentive pay will not apply to overtime hours.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED in addition to 2 years journey-level experience in electrical hot line
maintenance.
Relevant/Related Experience is defined as: Experience working with electrical power lines over 600 volts at heights more that 50ft high from wood poles and Lattice Towers. Taking direction from complex schematic diagrams necessary to implement predictive, preventive, corrective and construction activities.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licenses,
and registrations:
• Valid Drivers license from state of residency equivalent to a California Class A, B, and/or C with
appropriate commercial license endorsements
• High Voltage Line-Work Certification
• Crane Certification
• MWD High-Voltage Switching Certification
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public Transit Reimbursement
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
#LI-Onsite
Closing Date/Time: May 29, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. PST