Job Summary
This position performs journey-level skilled work for the Power Distribution unit of Metro Transit’s Power & Facilities section. Utility Line Workers assist in the construction and maintenance of the trolley overhead and underground systems. The electrical system is energized during construction and maintenance activities. This position may be required to lead others within the same trade, material workers, and/or helpers on a temporary basis for specific projects or job assignments. WAGE NOTE: The union has approved a negotiated WAGE INCREASE, which is awaiting final approvals by the County.
Who May Apply
This position is open to any qualified applicant, both internal King County employees and external candidates. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service and/or temporary vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months.
Forms and Materials Required
An online King County application and completion of the supplemental questionnaire are required. Please also attach your Certificate of Completion of the recognized line worker apprenticeship program you have completed. Alternatively, this could be emailed to the HR contact noted below.
Work Schedule
This position is overtime eligible and employees must be available and willing to work one of three shifts (day, swing and graveyard), staffed seven days a week. Must be willing and able to respond to emergency repair calls during non-working hours as needed. Shift picks occur once a year. Management reserves the right to assign any shift in order to meet the needs of the work unit. Employees are required to work overtime call-outs for emergencies as necessary.
An Employer To Be Proud Of
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this nation’s public transportation industry.
Competitive Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region). We offer a benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family and domestic partner, competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State’s Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County’s deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan).
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Ralph Cady
Senior Human Resource Analyst
206.477.5998
ralph.cady@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties:
- Set and guy all types of poles; assemble and fasten cross-arms, brackets, mast arms and related hardware.
- String wires and cables for electrical power distribution systems and transit power circuits or control circuits.
- Install and maintain overhead trolley lines, and underground distribution; test, troubleshoot and repair defective circuits.
- Splice wire and cable and install conductors in conduit or overhead wiring.
- Trim trees in close proximity to overhead lines.
- Install, maintain, and repair intersection tracks, directional, power and induction switches, sectional circuit breakers, crossovers and other overhead trolley equipment.
- Perform inspection, maintenance and service on the rails, and switch gear.
- Respond to emergency repair calls during non-working hours as necessary.
- Perform the duties of a Line Worker/Cable Splicer as needed.
- Perform other related work as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a recognized line worker apprenticeship program (Certificate of Completion is required)
- Two years of experience as a journey level line worker
- Demonstrated ability to perform work at the journey level
- Ability to work as a team member and positively contribute to a crew
- Ability to demonstrate good problem solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and maintain professionalism in stressful situations
- Ability to work safely while performing the duties of the position
- Excellent verbal communications skills and the ability to work well with the general public
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow verbal instructions
- Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
Necessary Special Requirements
A valid Washington State Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record are required. Out-of-state applicants must obtain their Washington license by hire date.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Required to climb poles and work from elevated equipment. The worker is frequently required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds in an elevated position. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions in an elevated position and requires exposure to traffic and high voltage wires. All employees are required to wear Arc Flash protection during all working hours.
Supplemental Information:
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov as described above. NOTE: Please answer all questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (if you have ten years) (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, salary, etc. Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. If you have questions about this, please contact Ralph Cady as stated above. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement, Ralph Cady, at ralph.cady@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-5998. Applicants who encounter problems in applying online may contact the governmentjobs.com Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations, drug screens and a 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
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local 77.
Class Code 8208100
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