Power Structures Mechanic Salary $42.39 Hourly Location Seattle, WA Job Type Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time Department Seattle City Light Job Number 2018-01224 Closing 9/4/2018 4:00 PM Pacific Position Description Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Seattle City Light has an opportunity for a safety focused Power Structures Mechanic in the Transmission & Distribution Operations' Civil Construction Division. The Power Structures Mechanic is expected to operate heavy construction equipment to construct, repair, and install utility equipment, underground transformer vaults, manholes, duct runs, street light poles and maintain transmission right-of-ways. This position will report to the Civil Construction Crew Supervisor and will report out of the South Service Center. Job Responsibilities The work of a Power Structures Mechanic requires knowledge of the practices and procedures of excavation, utility and road construction, and utility equipment. This role must also have knowledge of safety regulations, application of underground construction standards and WISHA and OSHA regulations, including the installation of underground access holes, handholes, conduit pipe or direct buried utilities. Responsibilities include: Operate heavy construction equipment to construct, repair and install utility equipment, underground transformer vaults, manholes, duct runs, street light poles and maintain transmission right-of-ways. Operate the following equipment: Tractor Loader Backhoe Hydrocranes Boom trucks Track-mounted excavators Other equipment in support of underground or hydroelectric utility construction Read and interpret blueprints and perform miscellaneous job-related tasks. Act as lead worker in the absence of a crew chief to direct and control the activities of truck drivers, utility construction lead workers, maintenance, utility and general laborers in the construction and maintenance of underground utilities or hydroelectric installations. Lift and carry heavy timbers, brick, mortar and other building materials in excess of 50 pounds. Safely operate small tools, power equipment and 20-pound chipping guns horizontally for extended periods. Conduct hazardous waste containment cleanup that will require the PSM to be on-call to respond to emergencies. Load and transport equipment, gravel, rock or dirt to and from job sites. When required, use a loader to clear brush and trees to maintain transmission rights-of-way and a snow plow to remove snow. Grease and check fluids of assigned vehicles and equipment daily. Work Environment / Physical Demands: May be required to be on call 24 hours/day to respond to emergencies. Requires working in or around potentially hazardous construction sites, excavations, materials or energized lines/cables. Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time. Requires sustained physical exertion and the lifting of heavy materials/objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. May require handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances. Work is typically performed in all types of weather conditions. Required to climb ladders and work in deep excavations, confined spaces or tunnels Qualifications Requires two years experience in constructing, repairing and maintaining underground distribution systems, operating some related equipment and developing a familiarity with the use of heavy motorized construction equipment (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background). Certification/License: A current, valid Washington State Driver License with Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) Endorsement. A "complete" five-year driving record must beavailable upon request, (regular employees are excluded from the driving record requirements). The ability to obtain Asbestos Worker and Hazardous Materials Handling Certification within 90 days of employment and the ability to obtain a Crane Certification. Desired Qualifications: High School Diploma Ability to lead and mentor Good attitude and team building skill set. Additional Information The hiring process will consist of a written exam, working exam, and a panel interview. Only the most competitive candidates will progress through these subsequent stages. Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history, employment verification, education verification and driving history review. Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: . 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. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: 01 Please indicate your highest level of education: High School Diploma/GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctorate (JD) None of the above 02 How many years of experience do you have in constructing, repairing and maintaining underground distribution systems, operating some related equipment and developing a familiarity with the use of heavy motorized construction equipment? No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 or more years 03 Please select all of the following heavy construction equipment you have experience in safely and effectively operating: Tractor Loader Backhoe Hydrocranes Boom trucks Track mounted excvators 04 Which of the following best describes your current driver license status? CDL = Commercial Driver License I currently possess a WA State Driver License (Non CDL) I currently possess a Washington State CDL - Class A I currently possess a Washington State CDL - Class B I currently possess a Washington State CDL - Class C I currently possess a Class "A" CDL (from another state) I currently possess a Class "B" CDL (from another state) I currently possess a Class "C" CDL (from another state) Driver License from another jurisdiction (State, Country, Province, etc.) I do not possess a Driver License 05 Do you have the ability to obtain Asbestos Worker and Hazardous Materials Handling Certification within 90 days of employment? Yes No 06 Do you have an ability to obtain a Crane Certification within 6 months of hire? Yes No 07 In this role, you may be required to be on call 24 hours/day to respond to emergencies. You'll be required to work in or around potentially hazardous construction sites, excavations, materials or energized lines/cables. Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time, sustain physical exertion and the lifting of heavy materials/objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. May require handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances. Work is typically performed in all types of weather conditions. You'll also be required to climb ladders and work in deep excavations, confined spaces or tunnels. Are you willing and able to work under these conditions? Yes No 08 Please explain how you meet the required and/or desired qualifications for this position. Required Question Agency City of Seattle Address Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, Washington, 98104 Website