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.
Job Summary
The City of Bellevue Transportation Department Signal and Lighting shop is seeking a Signal Electrician for the Projects Inspection group that is self-motivated and team oriented.
The position in this classification is responsible for repair, maintenance, and inspection of traffic signals, street lighting systems, pedestrian signals, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and related electrical equipment.
Incumbents locate existing circuits; locate and / or repair defective circuits; inspect contractor installation of traffic signal systems;
and provide technical support to inspectors during construction of transportation systems.
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%.
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Program management; planning, scheduling, and monitoring work.
- Participates in plan and project review.
- 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.
- Inspects traffic signal and street light installations made by contractors for conformance to city specifications and codes.
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning traffic signal equipment, ITS 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.
Qualifications
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 of circuits to identify actual problems.
- Ability to perform on site inspections, multiple locations and create field logs.
- 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.
- Ability to become Standby Qualified Status and must be obtained before advancing to Journey Classification Step 6. Training will be provided to ensure you reach this step.
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 required.
- Possession of a current, valid Washington State driver's license and a good safety and driving record.
- Possession of an IMSA Level I or 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 Driver's License and valid medical card, within six months of employment.
- Selected candidates who possess a current CDL, must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing for all job classifications requiring a CDL).
- Selected candidates who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to a drug and alcohol test upon obtaining CDL 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 response to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and work alternate shifts as needed for seasonal or traffic needs.
- This is a full time, union IBEW-77 position and is located at the Bellevue Service Center.
Hiring Process : 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.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions included as part of this employment opportunity.
- Only electronic applications are accepted.
- For further information about this position, please contact Albert Becerra via email [email protected] or at 425-864-8080.
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 the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision.
The five 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, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation.
You'll 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. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team!
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