Transit Systems Electrician

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $29.33 / hour to $74.51 / hour, with a midpoint of $51.92 / hour. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : 25 days per year, with increases at 4, 8, and 12 years of service; director level and above accrue additional days; 12 paid holidays; up to 2 paid floating holidays; up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Competitive compensation practices and opportunities for work-life balance, professional development, and recognition.

General Purpose

The Transit Systems Electrician under general direction leads field installation efforts and performs skilled installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, electrical grounding, lighting, fire alarm, electrical control systems and / or signal processing systems, CES devices, VMS systems, CCTV, Fare Collection systems and other equipment. This position is technical and is expected to be fully functional in all aspects of design and installation of various systems. In addition to new work installations, the electrician provides expertise in the repair and troubleshooting of transit technology equipment on Sound Transit properties; responds to and oversees the maintenance of emergency repairs 24 / 7 as required. The electrician supervises and evaluates contractors performing work on Sound Transit equipment / sites and coordinates work among groups.

Essential Functions

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electronic Communication Systems, or closely related field. Four years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of computer systems, logic systems, analog and digital circuitry or electro-mechanical devices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge and Skills

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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