Date: May 31, 2023
Location: Everett, WA, US
Company: Snohomish PUD
Job ID | 15263 | Department | Substation Construction (10000090) |
Union Classification | Union IBEW | Type | Full Time - Hourly |
# of Openings | 2 | Job Location | Everett, Washington (US-WA) |
Closing Date | Untill Filled | Salary/Wage | $63,10 per hour |
Job Definition
Under the direction of the Manager, Substation Construction & Operations or Wireman Foreman works on the construction and maintenance of station and substation equipment.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Wireman classification is distinguished from the Apprentice Wireman classification by the increased technical knowledge and skill required to perform the work. The Wireman (Journeyman) has successfully completed a certified Wireman Apprentice program. Is required to purchase all personal hand tools under one-inch (1”).
Essential Job Functions
- Assists the Manager, Substation Construction & Operations or Wireman Foreman in the coordination of substation maintenance and construction.
- Constructs and maintains station steel structures, foundations, bus structures and buses, switchboards, transformers, conduit work and underground feeder terminals within the station, and may do switching as required, etc.
- Installs and maintains all electrical equipment used in the electrical operation of stations and substations.
- Takes care of control batteries and the care and adjustment of protective and automatic relays and other incidental equipment.
- Assists the Manager, Substation Construction & Operations or Wireman Foreman in investigating special projects for workability, safety and equipment needs.
- Performs DGA sampling of oil-filled equipment on a regular and emergency basis.
- Transports loads by driving trucks (except loads requiring endorsements to the CDL) to desired destination, observing laws and safety precautions.
- Loads and unloads tools, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of stations and substations.
- Performs the installation and removal of station and substation material and equipment.
- Prepares related stock issues and return forms and accounting for material used, as well as daily work documentation, mileage logs, etc.
- Ensures a safe and neat working area.
Specialized Job Functions
N/A
Other Job Functions
- Performs testing, repair, painting, and maintenance work on distribution transformers, reclosers, regulators, and sectionalizers when assigned to work in the transformer shop.
- Works as Helper when needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience/Education
- Must qualify as a Wireman Journeyman by having completed three (3) years of training in Wireman work, or its equivalent.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
License/Certification
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Working Conditions
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees (and their eligibile dependents) have the opportunity to enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, including 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett
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Electrical, Engineer, Engineering