Summary

Maintain, repair, upgrade, and perform comprehensive preventative maintenance on a wide variety of electrical equipment including substations, AC and DC distribution switchgear, transformers, and relays. Also install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in Metro shops, offices, park and ride lots, transit centers, and downtown tunnel. *Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols. WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the general public. This recruitment will be used to fill one current vacancy and may be used to establish a list for future vacancies and temporary positions. WORK SCHEDULE: This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees in this classification must be available to work one of three shifts, staffed seven days a week. Shift picks occur once a year. Management reserves the right to assign any shift in order to meet the needs of the work unit.

Job Duties

Perform the following duties in a safe operating condition and ensure all wiring is in compliance with existing codes and safety standards.
Maintain and repair substation transformers, switchgear and relays. Also, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment in Metro shops, offices and yards.
Maintain all electrical wiring on Metro properties in proper working order. Includes all types of single phase and three phase circuits for lighting and power with voltages up to 26 KV AC and 750 V DC.
Perform routine inspection and maintenance of substations and their components, such as switches transformers, diodes, fuses, relays, stationary batteries, chargers, etc.
Maintain and repair auxiliary power plants, transfer switches and uninterrupted power supplies.
Maintain and repair low voltage systems, such as security alarms, intercom and public address equipment, etc.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Graduation from a recognized electrician or utility constructor apprenticeship program with current journeyman electrician certificate from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is required. Two years of industrial or utility control experience is required. Additional qualifications:

Experience working with high voltage systems is desired.
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
A Seattle Fire Department Type FA-1 Fire and Life Safety Certificate are required by the end of the 6 month probationary period.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions or in confined areas and is exposed to high voltage, as well as working from lift equipment up to 75 feet. This position requires lifting and/or carrying objects up to 100 pounds with assistance. SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for qualifications. Competitive applicants may be invited to participate in an interview. An employment offer will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations, drug screens, and drug and alcohol background checks. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment. UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification will be represented by IBEW, Local 77.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite gyms and activity centers
Employee giving program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Are you a graduate of a recognized electrician or utility constructor apprenticeship program?

02

If you answered yes to the question above, list the name and location of the electrician or utility constructor apprenticeship program.

03

Do you have a current journeyman electrician certificate from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries?

04

How many years of industrial or utility control experience do you have?

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
5 years or more

05

What does your professional experience include? Check all that apply.

Working with high voltage systems
Ensuring all wiring is in compliance with existing codes and safety standards
Maintaining substation transformers, switchgear and relays
Repairing substation transformers, switchgear and relays
Maintaining electrical systems and equipment
Repairing electrical systems and equipment
Maintaining electrical wiring
Working with all types of single phase and three phase circuits for lighting and power with voltages up to 26 KV AC and 750 V DC
Performing routine inspection and maintenance of substations and their components, such as switches transformers, diodes, fuses, relays, stationary batteries, chargers, etc.
Maintaining auxiliary power plants, transfer switches and uninterrupted power supplies
Repairing auxiliary power plants, transfer switches and uninterrupted power supplies
Maintaining low voltage systems, such as security alarms, intercom and public address equipment, etc.
Repairing low voltage systems, such as security alarms, intercom and public address equipment, etc.

06

Do you have a Seattle Fire Department Type FA-1 Fire and Life Safety Certificate?

Yes
No
No, but I have the ability to earn this certificate within 6 months of hire

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

08

Are you able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions or in confined areas?

09

Are you able to lift and/or carry objects up to 100 pounds with assistance?

10

Have you been convicted of a crime, pled guilty or been released from incarceration within the past ten (10) years (whichever is most recent)?

11

Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not get hired, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?

12

Please indicate the type(s) of license(s) you have.

Regular
Air Brake Equipment
CDL Class A
CDL Class B
CDL Class C
Passenger Endorsement

13

In the last five (5) years, has your driver’s license been revoked or suspended?

14

If you indicated above that your license has been revoked or suspended in the past five years, list the date and reason.

15

Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last five (5) years?

16

If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last five years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s).

17

In the last five (5) years, have you been cited for negligent driving, DWI or DUI, reckless driving or open container?

18

If you indicated above that you have been cited, list the date and offense.

19

What year did you get your first driver's license?

20

How many years have you been driving?

Less than 2 years
2 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 years or more
No experience driving

21

How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?

No code violations
1
2
3
4
5 or more

22

List All The Violations You Have Had In The United States Within The Last Five (5) Years, Starting With The Most Recent Violation. If You Have Not Violations, Write “No Violations”. If You Do Not Complete This Section, Your Application Will Not Be Accepted. If You Have Speeding Tickets, State How Fast You Were Going And The Posted Speed Limit. For Each Violation, Include The Following Information

Month and year
The reason for the citation (speeding, illegal turn, etc.)
For speeding tickets, your cited speed and the posted limit
City and state
Has the ticket been paid?
Was your license suspended or revoked?

23

List All Accidents You Have Had In The Last Five (5) Years In Which You Were At Fault, Including Employment-related Accidents. If You Have Not Accidents, Write “No Accidents”. For Each Accident, Include The Following Information

Month and year
Brief description
Approximate dollar value of the damage
Where there injuries?
Were you given a traffic citation?

24

How many accidents have you had in the last five (5) years?

No accidents
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Required Question

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