Electrician (TSTC)

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project. 

The Opportunity

WSDOT is eager to hire an experienced electrician looking to advance their career to serve as an Electrician supporting WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality for people and businesses. As an Electrician, this position will assist in the maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical components and systems supplying power to the I-90 Tunnels and Washington State Convention and Trade Center (WSCTC).
 
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Electrician will:

• Maintain and repair branch circuits consisting of 480-volt 3 phase and 240/120 volt single phase wiring whose components include emergency standby generators, transfer switches, uninterruptable power supplies, power panels, breakers, conduit, conductors, splices, lighting control circuits, transformers, motors, DC drives, rectifiers, tunnel ventilation fan motors, highway illumination, sump pumps,  
• Assures adherence to state laws, standard specifications, national, state, and local electrical codes. 
• Maintain and repair power distribution systems to 15.5kv that include transformers, switch gear, fuses, load break devices, distribution panels, conductors and monitoring systems. 
• Remove obsolete or nonfunctional electrical and electronic components and systems. 
• Install new system equipment and components to enhance or improve operation as needed. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
• Journeyman Electrician EL01 license

In addition to:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow operational manuals, blueprints, and written correspondence.
• Ability to manipulate in excess of 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk distance of up to and sometimes exceeding hundreds of years while carrying up to 20lbs. of tools and materials. 
• Ability to work next to highway traffic in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, negotiating steep, rough, and uneven terrain, working in confined spaces at heights above 50 ft. over land or water performing maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to respond to emergency call outs within 60 minutes, work nights, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Washington State Flagging Card
• Five (5) years of experience working on electrical, electronics, fiber optics, control system and related components. 

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County, and the general wage increase of 3.25% for all state employees effective on July 1, 2022.
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply 

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
 

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us: 

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-NWR-11285 in the subject line. 

Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

Salary : $75,096 - $91,501