NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Signal & Lighting Electrician, Apprentice
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$50.04/hr - $59.28/hr
1+ years expThe City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for Apprentice Signal and Lighting Electricians. This role involves assisting journey-level electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal and street lighting systems, while enrolled in a comprehensive apprenticeship program.
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Responsibilities
Perform a variety of duties related to the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of traffic signals, beacons, street lighting systems (including 120V-480V multi-wire and 5KV series streetlight luminaries, including LED, incandescent and vapor discharge-type lamps), intelligent traffic systems (including fiber optic and copper network systems) and other electric/electronic- related control devices and components
Program, wire, configure, test, inspect, troubleshoot and verify operations of traffic signal systems, failures in overhead and underground lines, cables, services and related equipment
Remove and replace damaged infrastructure, including utility wood poles
Perform work as a Qualified Electrical Employee, as defined by WAC 296-45, including working within the minimum allowable approach distance on systems over 600V
Operate a variety of construction and heavy equipment; technical equipment and power and hand tools
Perform the duties of underground cable locator and/or construction inspector as assigned
Perform general maintenance electrical work in City-owned buildings, at community events and special functions
Attend and participate in various meetings, classes and training sessions
Communicate and coordinate work efforts with various City staff, outside agencies, contractors, businesses, property owners and the public, as needed
Prepare and maintain various written and electronic logs, charts, drawings, maps, databases, schematics, records and reports
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school (GED) including or supplemented by a high school level algebra course and a basic electricity class
One year experience in the electrical construction or electrical maintenance trade or completion of a formalized vocational training program in a related field
Valid Washington State Driver's License, with maintenance thereafter
Valid Washington Commercial Driver's License with Class A-Air Brake endorsement, flagging, CPR, first-aid and forklift training certificates will be required prior to completion of the 12-month probationary period, with maintenance thereafter
As part of the Apprenticeship Program, additional certifications will be required including Digger/Derrick certification, International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certifications for Traffic Signal 1, Traffic Signal 2 and Roadway Lighting
Benefits
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family
Paid holidays and paid leave
Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire)
Continuing education and advancement opportunities
A growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan
Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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