Signal Electrician

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue Transportation Department Signal and Lighting shop is seeking a Signal Electrician that is self-motivated and team oriented. The position in this classification is responsible for repair and maintenance of traffic signals street lighting systems pedestrian signals and related electrical equipment. Incumbents locate existing circuits and locate and/or repair defective circuits.
The mission of the Transportation department is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that supports livable neighborhoods and a vital economy in partnership with the community. We take pride in being a dynamic international and multicultural future-focused high-performing city and department. We invest in our employees and encourage and reward employee growth and development. Our culture values and encourages quality communication shared leadership and responsibility innovation and integrity.

A successful candidate possessing a Journeyman Electrician License (EL01) issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and four years of experience as a journey level electrician after obtaining an EL01 License may be eligible for premium add to pay of 7.5%.

• Maintains a clean safe work environment
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Planning scheduling and monitoring work.
• Ensures compliance with city county state and federal regulations.
• May enter service work request and physical infrastructure information into maintenance management system.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning traffic signal equipment makes electrical repairs and/or replaces modular electronic equipment as required.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning traffic signal equipment and Street lighting systems.
• Locate and mark traffic signal and street lighting underground equipment.
• Develop and maintain records showing locations and types of existing underground street lighting and traffic signal systems.
• Required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. City personnel have a duty to report when emergencies impact the health safety and/or mobility of City residents.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of electrical circuitry Traffic Signal ITS and Street lighting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code Washington State Administrative Code and City of Bellevue Standard plans and Specifications.
• Ability to diagnose electrical failures through problem solving identifying alternative causes of malfunction and testing circuits to identify actual problems.
• Ability to work safely around high voltage circuits.
• Ability to apply proper safety procedures when working in traffic
• Ability to work from boom trucks at a height of up to 60 feet
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills and soldering equipment in a safe fashion.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines on critical public safety equipment.
• Ability to understand and work from blueprints engineering plans specifications wiring diagrams and to prepare as-built prints as needed.
• Ability to cooperate within the work group and respond to others in a courteous fashion.
• Ability to deal effectively with Contractors Engineers Designers City staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Computer aptitude and interest and /or training as it relates to this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

EDUCATION EXPERINCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a Journeyman Electrician License (EL01) issued by the Department of Labor and Industries and four years of experience as a journey level electrician after obtaining an EL01 license preferred.
• Possession of a current valid Washington State drivers license and a good safety and driving record. Driving is a core duty of this role.
• Possession of an IMSA Level II Certification as a Signal Electrician or the ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Possession of a Washington State Traffic Control Flaggers Card or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Class B Commercial Drivers License and valid medical card within six months of employment.
• Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing of all job classifications requiring a CDL).
• In-house applicants who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to the pre-employment drug and alcohol test in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking listening using hands to; handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and /or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl in all types of weather.
• The work environment is in the field in all weather conditions and in streets open to traffic. Work may routinely require the employee to work in bucket trucks at heights of 60 feet or greater and work on street light systems of up to 240 volts.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions in wet and/or humid conditions in high precarious places near moving mechanical parts and traffic near fumes airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic hazardous chemical or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. Employee must understand and use appropriate PPE as needed.
• Required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and work alternate shifts as needed for seasonal or traffic needs.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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