Utility Line Worker (AKA Journey Lineman)
 King County | |
 United States, Washington, Seattle | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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SUMMARY  Learn how Metro connects you with what matters * This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. * King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division is hiring for multiple Utility Line Worker positions. Utility Line Workers are equivalent to the industry-standard Journey Lineman position. At King County, we use this gender-neutral job title in alignment with our commitment to our Equity & Social Justice values. Utility Line Workers perform journey-level, skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the high-voltage trolley overhead and underground electrical systems, which are energized during maintenance activities. These positions may be required to lead others within the same trade, as well as those working as material workers and/or helpers, on a temporary basis for specific projects or job assignments. These positions directly support the County's interest in ensuring our customers have access to reliable transportation throughout King County. Why Work for Metro? *Generous Healthcare Benefits* *Annual Clothing, Equipment, Boot Allowances* *Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday Leave* *Work-Life Balance* *Pension Plan* As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant, diverse community with residents that represent countries from around the world. We are committed to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce, and we encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. This recruitment will immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions, and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service vacancies in this classification and division. Eligibility pools remain valid for 12 months upon creation, or until the pool is exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
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Note: A cover letter/letter of interest and/or a resume are highly encouraged, but not required. Other uploaded documentation will not be reviewed. ANTICIPATED TIMELINES This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Initial application review will be conducted 14 days following the posting date of this announcement, or on or after November 20, 2024. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates beginning the week of November 25, 2024, and ongoing thereafter until positions are filled.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit Erica.Minshull@KingCounty.gov or 206-477-6059 JOB DUTIES Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As a Utility Line Worker, you will also:
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Necessary special requirements:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Class Code / Pay Grade 8208100 / 35 This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77. SAFETY SENSITIVE This position is considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the 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.
The Utility Line Worker positions are scheduled for day, swing, and overnight shifts, typically scheduled five (5) days per week, with two (2) consecutive days off each week. Shift selection is based on seniority, resulting in newly hired employees having a high likelihood of being assigned an overnight shift following training. Utility Line Workers are required to work overtime callouts for emergency responses, as needed. In addition, Utility Line Workers must be willing and able to respond to emergencies repair calls during non-working hours as needed. Management reserves the right to assign any shift to meet the needs of the work unit. Shift differential is applicable to swing and overnight shifts. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION This position requires the incumbent to report to the workplace in person on a regular and consistent basis, and is therefore not eligible for telework/remote work. This position is vital to ensuring timely and dependable transit services for our customers. The Utility Line Workers are required to work at heights (including climbing poles), work near high-voltage electricity wires, work near traffic, and lift/move 50 pounds such as tools and equipment. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions. All employees are required to wear Arc Flash protection during all working hours.
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as drug and alcohol testing, background checks, DOT physicals, and internal record reviews or reference checks. The first six (6) months of employment are served in a probationary capacity to provide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidate’s interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.
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