Bridge Electrician
Bridge Electrician
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Job Description
Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattles streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) wedontjust move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the futureweretackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast andweregrowing with it. Thanks to a historic voterapproved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024werebuilding sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
Werea team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purposedriven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like you.Letsbuild a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!
SDOT has a wonderful Bridge Maintenance Electrician (Electrician) job opportunity available. If you have experience with diagnosing and performing installations and repairs on complex electrical systems you might have a place on our Bridge Maintenance team. If you are ready to be involved In impactful projects that shape the future of Seattles transportation system we want you on our team. Join us and help keep Seattle moving forward!
Job Responsibilities
Installmodify and upgrade new and existing electrical and electronic systemscomponentparts and other related electrical equipment in bridges and other city structures.
Diagnose and repair motor controls fire alarm systems lighting systems electrical controls phone systems automatic doors and gates emergency power systems transfer switches etc.
Conduct preventative maintenance service on motors motor controllers electrical equipment including generators automatic transfer switches and UPS systems.
Install lighting fixtures power outlets and control devices.
Run conduit and pull wire for new and existing electrical installations.
Review blueprints electrical schematics and electrical equipment specifications.
Drive work vehicles to various locations in the city in a safe and efficient manner.
Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
Qualifications
Experience:
Requires completion of an accepted fouryear apprenticeship training program and journeylevel electrician status (or an equivalent combination of education and/or training and/or experience).
Current Washington State drivers license or ability to obtain one by start date.
OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience thatdemonstratesthe ability to perform the positions duties.
Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
E01 licensed journeyman electrician.
Ability to produce written reports.
Experience working with programmable logic controls.
Experiencein Allen Bradley Symax and DOS based software programming.
Experience with AC/DC motor controls HVAC fire monitoring securitylightingand CCTV systems.
Seattle Fire Department FA1 certification: Must have a NICET II certification in Fire Alarms or ESA/NTS CFAT II certification for the ability to hold the FA1.
Experience in readingblueprints schematics wiring diagrams ladder logic project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installation.
Able to troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
Able to troubleshoot electric / hydraulic systems.
Effectively work in a multicultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Other Requirements:
Work Environment / PhysicalDemands:
Works occasionally with electrically energized lines when power cannot be disconnected.
Works at heights with ladders boom trucks or on catwalks.
May beto standliftand manipulate objects weighing it excess of 50 pounds bend walk or crawl forlong periodsor work in confiningworkspaces.
May require handling or working with toxic and/or hazardous substances.
Additional Information
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process:
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates mustsubmitthe following to be considered:
Completed NEOGOV online application.
Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
Current rsumindicatingrelevant experience and education.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Citys full salary range for this position is $56.21 $60.80 Hourly.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
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If you are unable to apply online you maysubmita paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue Suite 5500
Seattle WA 98104
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilitiesveteransand those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
TheCityis a Drug Free Workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
