NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Apprentice Electrical Meter & Relay Technician
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$52.67/hr - $62.45/hr
0+ years expThe City of Tacoma is seeking an Apprentice Electrical Meter & Relay Technician to assist journey-level meter technicians in various tasks related to electrical meters. The role involves testing, cleaning, repairing, calibrating, installing, and programming electro-mechanical and solid-state meters, and requires formal enrollment in an apprenticeship program.
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Responsibilities
Perform apprentice-level work assisting journey-level meter technicians in the testing, cleaning, repairing, calibrating, installing and programming of electro-mechanical and solid-state meters used in industrial, commercial and residential installations, including electrical and electronic support equipment
Attend off-hours training without compensation and maintain progress standards set by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Lift, push, pull, climb, work from heights, climb stairs and ladders and work in enclosed spaces
Be exposed to electrical hazards
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or equivalent
Valid Drivers license
Completion of high school-level algebra and knowledge of basic electricity (knowledge covering Ohm's Law, AC/DC theory and series/parallel circuits)
6 months of work experience in the electrical or electronic trades; OR completion of a formalized vocational training program in a related field
Valid WA State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter
First Aid Card with CPR certification required prior to completion of the probationary period with maintenance thereafter
Forklift certificate will be required by the end of the probationary period and maintenance thereafter
Obtain Transportation Worker identification Credential (TWIC) clearance prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family
Paid holidays and paid leave
Participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System
Continuing education and advancement opportunities
A growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives
Paid leave
Long-term disability plan
Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans
Deferred Compensation
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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Funding
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