Utility Line Worker (Journey Lineman)

King County•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division is hiring Utility Line Workers, equivalent to industry-standard Journey Linemen. The role performs journey-level skilled work constructing, maintaining, and repairing high-voltage trolley overhead and underground electrical systems, which may be energized during maintenance. Workers may temporarily lead others in the trade and material workers or helpers on specific projects or assignments. The work supports reliable transportation throughout King County. This is a safety-sensitive, in-person position. Employees work at heights, near high-voltage electrical wires and traffic, and outdoors in all weather conditions. Arc Flash protection is required during working hours. The schedule is anticipated to be 40 hours per week, typically five days with two consecutive days off. Day, swing, and overnight shifts are available, with shift assignment based on seniority; overtime emergency callouts and responses outside regular hours are required as needed. The position is non-exempt and eligible for approved overtime. The first six months are probationary.

Requirements

Journey-level Line Worker with some field experience, technical proficiency, and ability to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
Completion of a recognized Line Worker apprenticeship program encompassing high-voltage utility line work, or a current Line Worker union card.
Ability to perform journey-level work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse team environment.
Ability to work safely while performing the position’s duties.
Skill in operating associated power tools, machinery, and equipment.
Experience demonstrating inclusive and equitable behavior.
Sound judgment and logical problem-solving skills.
Ability to report to work in person regularly and consistently.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well in a public environment.
Valid Washington State driver license with acceptable driving history; out-of-state candidates must obtain a valid Washington State driver license within 30 days of hire.
Willingness and ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, other non-standard workdays, and overtime emergency callouts as needed.
Ability to work at heights, including climbing poles, near high-voltage wires and traffic, and outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift or move 50 pounds.
Wear Arc Flash protection during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated journey-level field experience, technical proficiency, and ability to perform duties safely and effectively in accordance with established safety standards and operational procedures.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with varied skills and abilities.
Sound judgment and logical problem-solving skills, including ability to communicate solutions.
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
Understanding of continuous improvement principles and practices, with ability to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness without jeopardizing safety.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair intersection tracks, directional, power and induction switches, sectional circuit breakers, crossovers, and other overhead trolley equipment.
Set and guy poles; assemble and fasten cross-arms, brackets, mast arms, and related hardware.
String wires and cables for electrical power distribution systems and transit power or control circuits.
Install and maintain overhead trolley lines and underground distribution; test, troubleshoot, and repair defective circuits.
Splice wire and cable and install conductors in conduit or overhead wiring.
Trim trees close to overhead lines.
Inspect, maintain, and service rails and switch gears.
Adhere to safety standards and practices.
Read and follow blueprints and other design plans.
Respond to emergency repair calls during non-working hours as necessary.
Perform Line Worker/Cable Splicer duties as needed.
Temporarily lead other workers within the trade, material workers, and/or helpers on specific projects or assignments.
Understand and follow Metro Transit’s Safety Policy; report safety concerns and follow applicable safety practices, procedures, regulations, policies, and training.