Job description
Seattle City Light is looking for 10 long-term temporary Electrical Helpers to assist our Technical Metering team. The Electrical Helpers will assist with removing old meters and installing new meters, assisting with disconnects and reconnects, interacting with customers and assisting in the shop or test lab as needed. These positions will report to a Meter Electrician Crew Chief.
- Work with warehouse to order needed meters.
- Remove old meters and install new AMI meters
- Taking pictures and documenting progress
- Locates, assembles and sets up equipment, supplies and tools for project activities.
- Delivers equipment and personnel to work sites.
- Watches for hazardous conditions and unsafe procedures and alerts crew.
- Sets up traffic barriers and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic around work sites.
- Cleans up work sites, trucks and storage areas and prepares them for the next project.
- Maintains supplies inventories.
- Assists with routine maintenance of equipment and tools, including replacing slip ring brushes, cleaning control panels and machinery housings, and replacing and repairing power cords.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Works around energized high voltage equipment, at heights, and in heavy traffic.
- Works outdoors in all types of weather.
- Requires frequent lifting of objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.
- Current Washington State driver's license.
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Basic understanding of electrical theory.
- Ability to learn and understand specific protocols, good customer service, able to follow directions and give feedback.
- Able to use safety equipment and PPE.
- Comfortable working with technology such as cell phones, laptops, desktop computers, and I-pads.
- Understanding basic electrical equipment or able to be taught to use them.
Application Process.
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: http://www.seattle.gov/light/.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
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