Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Salary $32.55 Hourly Location City Light North and South Service Centers, WA Job Type Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time Department Seattle City Light Job Number 2018-01294 Closing 9/18/2018 4:00 PM Pacific Position Description At Seattle City Light, we power Seattle. And as a municipally-owned utility, public service is at the core of our mission. We are one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years, we have been dedicated to delivering customers affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity services. To this day, City Light aspires to be the nation's greenest utility by fulfilling our mission in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Seattle City Light is now accepting applications for our Pre-Apprentice Lineworker (PAL) Program . This pre-apprenticeship program is a paid, six month probationary training position designed to help individuals gain the necessary skills to become successful Lineworker Apprentices. Lineworkers are critical to providing electric power to City Light's more than 360,000 residential, business, and industrial customers. At City Light, apprentices are an important part of our highly skilled team. Lineworker Pre-Apprentices serve a six-month probationary period during their 1040 hours of training. In order to proceed to the Lineworker Apprenticeship Program, each Pre-Apprentice must successfully attain the final program standards, including: physical capacity requirements, obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), passing working skills requirements and climbing training by the conclusion of the full six months (1040 hours) of training. Failure to meet the standards within the 1040 hours will result in removal from the PAL Program and prevent progression into the Lineworker Apprenticeship. Those who successfully complete the PAL Program will advance to the Lineworker Apprentice Program and serve the standard one-year probationary period as a Lineworker Apprentice. Lineworker Apprentices enter a 3.5 year / 7,000 hour Lineworker Apprenticeship Program learning to work with high voltage electrical equipment in a variety of settings and adverse weather conditions and providing service to customers in the Seattle distribution area. Lineworker Apprentices will receive on-the-job training to perform progressively more difficult, physically demanding, and complex work assignments including (but not limited to): carrying materials and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more; pushing, pulling and rigging large and heavy equipment and materials from positions at heights, on the ground, underground, on ladders, on steel structures, and in confined spaces in proximity to energized lines and equipment and in adverse weather conditions. The work activities include working outside with experienced electrical Lineworkers on established work crews. In addition to the on-the-job training activities, Lineworker Apprentices will be required to successfully complete a minimum 144 hours per year of evening academic training. Upon satisfactory completion of their apprenticeship program and subject to passing journey-level examination, Lineworker Apprentices can advance to the job title of Journey-level Lineworker. All Lineworker Apprentices are required to adhere to the Standards of Apprenticeship as well as the City of Seattle Personnel Rules and any other applicable policies and procedures. Apprentice training standards are carefully overseen by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Council and the PAL Program is approved by and accredited through the State of Washington. Job Responsibilities Lineworkers perform installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. The work requires expert knowledge of the principles and theories of electrical power distribution, familiarity with electrical codes, regulations and procedures, and the ability to use the tools and equipment of the electrical trades. Judgment is required to select from and apply a variety of guidelines, references and policies. Work assignments are carried out independently after the supervisor sets priorities and assigns personnel and equipment. Job duties of a Lineworker include: Repairs or replaces defective high voltage conductors, insulators and related hardware. Repairs or replaces all overhead and non-network underground transformers. Inspects and installs underground vaults, conduit and duct runs; installs new cable and equipment. Installs streetlight standards, fixtures, relays. Strings wire and cables for electrical power transmission, distribution or traffic light circuits. Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems and equipment to repair malfunctions and restore electrical power. Inspects and repairs overhead distribution lines, towers, switches, and utility poles and structures. Physical Job Demands / Work Environment: Lineworkers work outdoors in all types of weather. Lineworkers regularly perform work at varying heights, in and around high voltage and energized equipment, in construction areas and around moving traffic. The work requires prolonged physical exertion and lifting of objects that weigh more than fifty (50) pounds. Requires working evenings, weekends, holidays and long hours during emergency and outage situations. Qualifications Seattle City Light is committed to training people for a variety of craft positions in the electrical utility industry. If you're at least 18 years old, looking for a challenging career, and have the right combination of education, skills, and physical abilities, you could be eligible for Seattle City Light's Pre-Apprentice Lineworker program. Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). In addition, documentation to verify the successful completion (with a grade of C or 70%, or better) of algebra, geometry, or trigonometry OR documentation to verify successful completion of Seattle City Light's Basic Electricity and Math (BEAM) class. Experience: None required. Certification/License: Valid Washington State Driver's License. As part of the PAL program, workers will undergo commercial driver's training and must obtain a Washington State Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A). Additional Information To be considered for Seattle City Light's Pre-Apprentice Lineworker Program you must submit the following documentation with your application: Your "Complete Driving Record" from the Department of Licensing (Additional Instructions Below) Copy of your High School Transcripts verifying your successful completion (with a grade of C or 70% or better) of Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry OR documentation to verify your successful completion of Seattle City Light's Basic Electricity and Math (BEAM) class. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Instructions on how to obtain your Complete Driving Record: Driving records must be dated on or after September 4th, 2018 Candidates may obtain a copy of their "Complete Driving Record" online at or at a Department of Licensing office. The cost is $13 per record. Please note: Select the "Complete Driving Record" option, NOT the "Employment Driving Record" option. Out of State candidates will need to go to their respective Department of Licensing and follow their procedures for obtaining a driving record. Candidates will not be reimbursed for the cost. Please submit your "Complete Driving Record" as an attachment when submitting your application. For your application to be complete, you must submit this required documentation. Incomplete application will not be considered. Current, Regular-Status City of Seattle Employees do not need to submit this driving record with their application. Temporary City of Seattle Employees and former City of Seattle Employees are required to submit this documentation. Veterans may receive Veteran's Preference points added to their overall passing test score. To receive Veteran's Preference , you must have served in the armed forces AND have been honorably discharged. In order to receive Veteran's Preference you must submit a long-form DD-214 with Box 24 indicating the nature of your discharge or NGB Form 22. Please submit the DD-214 form with your application . The hiring selection process for Seattle City Light's Apprenticeship Programs are highly competitive. The Hiring Process includes: Review of application and required documentation to assess eligibility for the program. Written test on word problems, math and algebra, mechanical reasoning, and worker attributes. Working test demonstrating knowledge of tools and electrical equipment, and the ability to perform work functions and follow directions. Oral panel interview . Reference check of three work related references of your choice will be contacted. Criminal history check as part of City Light's Personnel Risk Assessment program. Pre-placement physical to determine whether candidate can perform the mental and physical functions of the job. Email will be used as the primary form of notification. If you provide an email address on your application, please check it on a regular basis. Due to the high volume of candidates we ask that you do not contact our office for status updates, or otherwise general questions regarding the status of the process. Emails will be sent out to notify you of the process status. Jobs 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, education verification, employment verification, driving history review and a pre-placement physical exam. City Light is required to conduct Personnel Risk Assessments (PRA) for employees that have access to electrical resources, transmission lines, and associated equipment. City Light's PRA program requires identify verification, seven-year criminal history check and a global terrorist search for all employees at the time of hire and at least once every four (4) years during employment. Want to know more about Seattle City Light's Apprenticeship Program? 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 Are you a high school graduate or have you successfully completed the General Education Development Test (GED)? Yes No 03 Will you be at least eighteen (18) years old by October 6th, 2018? Yes No 04 Have you successfully completed at least one of the following two options: One year of high school level Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry with a grade of "C" (a score of 70%) or above OR Successful completion of Seattle City Light's Basic Electricity and Math (BEAM) class? No Yes, I have successfully completed one year of high school level Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry with a grade of "C" (a score of 70%) or above Yes, I have successfully completed the Seattle City Light's Basic Electricity and Math (BEAM) class 05 Have you submitted documentation to verify you have successfully completed this education requirement? NOTE: This documentation is required to be considered for the Pre-Apprentice Lineworker program. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No, I have not submitted this documentation. Yes, I have attached my unofficial high school transcripts showing I have successfully completed one year of high school level Algebra, Geometry, or Trigonometry with a grade of "C" (a score of 70%) or above Yes, I have submitted documentation to verify that I have successfully completed Seattle City Light's Basic Electricity and Math (BEAM) class. 06 Are you claiming Veteran's Preference and do you have a valid long form DD214 (with Box 24) indicating an honorable discharge from military service? Yes No 07 If you answered YES to the previous question, have you submitted your DD-214 form with Box 24 indicating the nature of your discharge or NGB Form 22? Yes No 08 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 09 To be considered for Seattle City Light's Apprenticeship Program, you must submit your "Complete Driving Record" from the Department of Licensing with your application. For your application to be complete, you must submit this required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Have you submitted your "Complete Driving Record?" Yes No I am a "current" regular-status City of Seattle employee and a driving record is not required 10 If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you will be asked to obtain a "Complete Driving Record" from the Department of Licensing. We will consider all traffic tickets and convictions that you have received within the past 5 years, and we will score them as follows: 0 Points: Parking Tickets 1 Point Each Violation: Any moving violation, collision, stop sign, defective equipment, speeding, seat belt, failure to signal, cell phone any and all moving violations. 4 Points Each Violation: Suspended license, negligent driving, reckless driving, racing. 5 Points Each Violation: hit and run, vehicular assault, any DUI or alcohol related offense. If your total score is over 3 points, it is highly unlikely that the City of Seattle will hire you for a job that involves driving. If requested, can you submit a Complete 5-Year Driving Record with an acceptable driving history? Yes No I am a "current" regular City of Seattle employee and a driving record is not required Required Question Agency City of Seattle Address Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, Washington, 98104 Website