Journeyman Lineman - Pool
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1
Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans
We are the Nation's 12th largest public utility, serving over 341,000 electric customers and 20,000 water customers with a work force of over 1,000. Our service territory covers over 2,200 square miles, including all of Snohomish County and Camano Island and is located just north of Seattle.
We are currently accepting applications for:
Journeyman Lineman - Pool
Job #8642
$49.75 / HR
We do not have a vacancy to fill at this time, however we anticipate having several Journeyman Lineman vacancies open up over the course of the next twelve (12) months. This posting is to establish a Pool of qualified external Lineman that we may draw from over the next year. In order to be eligible for the Pool candidates must successfully pass each step of the process, which includes application review, testing, and interviewing.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works as a member of a crew to install, repair, maintain and remove electrical line equipment of the District's transmission and distribution systems, energized or de-energized, located both underground and overhead in accordance with safety and construction standards and regulations. This position reports to and is under the direction of a Line Foreman, Construction Superintendent or Manager, Distribution Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of certified Apprentice Lineman Program or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the classification.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Journeyman Lineman’s card or ability to obtain IBEW Journeyman Lineman’s card within 30 days of hire.
- Successful completion of Journeyman Lineman testing process.
- Valid current Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (Class A)*
- Obtain a valid CPR certificate within 3 months from job start date.
- Obtain a valid First Aid certificate within 3 months from job start date.
*Note: CDL is not required for the testing process, but is required on the first day of employment.
BENEFITS:
Complete benefits plan and retirement program.
TO APPLY:
Interested individuals should complete the online application and submit cover letter and resume at www.snopud.com under Careers by August 21, 2018. A full job description is available on the website.
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The PUD is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and its affirmative action commitments, and shall recruit, employ, advance in employment and compensate qualified individuals at all levels without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, ethnic background, marital status, age (40 years or over), favorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal for a person with a disability, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C status, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal laws; and shall not discriminate against any individual, nor any such characteristic. This policy has the full support of the PUD’s Leadership Team and CEO/General Manager.
Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process, or those needing a job announcement in another format may call (800)833-6384; TTY Relay 711 or (800)833-6388; or Telebraille services at (800)833-6385.