Utility Line Worker (Journey Lineman)

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*This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transits Facilities Division is hiring for a Utility Line Worker position. 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 Countys interest in ensuring our customers have access to reliable transportation throughout King County.

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*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 nations 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 everyperson 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 one (1) Career Service position 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.

WHO MAY APPLY
This position is open to current King County employees and the general public although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 77 who are fully qualified to be dispatched for Lineman jobs and who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration.

TO APPLY
Required Application Materials:

1. An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more if necessary) with all duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
2. Completed supplemental questions
3. One of the following(must be presented prior to offer of employment if not attached to application materials):

OR

Applyingequity 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:

• Install maintain and repair intersection tracks directional power and induction switches sectional circuit breakers crossovers and other overhead trolley equipment.
• 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.
• Perform inspection maintenance and service on the rails and switch gears.
• Adhere to safety standards.
• Read and follow blueprints and other design plans.
• Respond to emergency repair calls during non-working hours as necessary.
• Perform the duties of a Line Worker/Cable Splicer as needed.
• May lead others within the trade material workers and/or helpers on a temporary basis for specific projects or job assignments.

To be considered eligible for this role applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) or more years of journey-level Line Worker experience.
• Documented completion of a recognized Line Worker apprenticeship program encompassing high-voltage utility line work or current Line Worker union card.

The most competitive applicants will possess theseDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) or more years of journey-level Line Worker experience.
• Capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams with various skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work at the journey level with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse team environment.
• Experience demonstrating inclusive and equitable behavior.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and logical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to work safely while performing the duties of the position.
• Skill in operating associated types of power tools machinery and equipment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a public environment.
• Ability to report for work in-person on a regular and consistent basis.

Necessary special requirements:

Class Code / Pay Grade

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UNION MEMBERSHIP

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.

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay if scheduled and approved. This position is anticipated to be scheduled 40 hours per week and may be scheduled on weekends holidays and other non-standard workdays.

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 to non-day shift following training.

Utility Line Workers are required to work overtime callouts for emergency responses as 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 towork 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 toprovide an opportunity to confirm whether the position is a good match between the successful candidates interests and skills and the ability to perform the requirements of the job.

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Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where everyperson can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. Toreach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retentionis how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and willhelp advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on thecustomer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and weare responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to applyincluding Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ peopleliving with disabilities and veterans.

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