Apprenticeship Program for Trolley

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Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101

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APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/ASSISTANT LINEMAN - LRV

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

The Apprenticeship Program is divided into two (2) main segments: Assistant Lineman and Lineman. Each segment is approximately two years in duration and consists of on-the-job training and formal classroom training. The formal classroom training is conducted on the employee’s own time and may consist of attending classes at San Diego City College, or other approved local junior colleges, and formal classes held on the Company’s premises. The Company pays for the cost of the tuition and books.

At the conclusion of the Assistant Lineman Apprenticeship Program, the State of California awards the employee a Journeyman’s Certificate as an Assistant Lineman, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The employee is then enrolled in the Apprentice Lineman Program. At the conclusion of the Lineman Program, the employee is awarded a Journeyman’s Certificate as a Lineman. The employee is then eligible for promotion to Electromechanic.

JOB DESCRIPTION & DUTIES PERFORMED:

• The Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the LRV’s (Trolley Cars). This includes all mechanical, electrical and electronic systems on a LRV. These employees work primarily in an enclosed maintenance facility.
• The Maintenance of Way and Power (MOW) Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all systems, other than LRV.  This includes overhead catenary (600 DC power) lines, power stations, signaling systems, and crossing gates.  These employees work primarily out of doors.
• The Revenue Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of ticket vending equipment.  These employees work primarily out of doors, with some work being done in an enclosed maintenance facility.
• All maintenance departments operate seven (7) days per week and schedule either two or three shifts per day. A newly hired Assistant Lineman should expect to be assigned to work weekends, holidays, and nights.

WAGE RATE:

• Current starting hourly rate of pay is $14.78.  After a six-month probationary period, the employee is eligible for a raise in pay to $16.12 per hour.  The employee is then eligible for wage increases every six months.  Top rate of pay for an Assistant Lineman is $20.19 per hour.
• The top rate of pay for a lineman is $23.27 per hour.  The top rate of pay for an Electromechanic (after approximately six years from hire date) is $26.05 per hour.
• These rates are subject to negotiation with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 465 and are, therefore, subject to change.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants for the Apprenticeship Program must first take the College Placement Test given by the San Diego Community College district. For more information, or to schedule a test date, call City College Counseling Office, 619-388-3540.

Each application must be submitted with the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Proof of graduation from High School or copy of GED Certificate,
• Proof of one semester of Algebra, with a passing grade of “C” or better,
• Results of the College Placement Test, taken through the San Diego Community College district within six months of application date, showing a minimum Reading score of R5, Writing Score of W5, and a Math score of M3.
• Current copy of DMV driving record.

San Diego Metropolitan System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER: The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.