Utility Line Worker - Helper

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*This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division has an exciting opportunity for a Utility Line Worker Helper. 

Utility Line Worker Helpers assist journey-level trolley overhead line crew and/or electrician constructors in the repair, maintenance, and construction of transit power distribution electrical systems and high voltage trolley overhead systems.

This recruitment will immediately fill up to one (1) Career Service position, and may be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, as well as fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignments (SDA), vacancies, valid up to 12 months or until the pool is exhausted, and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Interviews are anticipated to begin during the week of February 2, 2026, but dates are subject to change. 

WHO MAY APPLY: 
This position is open to King County employees and the general public, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who are fully qualified to be dispatched for Groundman jobs and who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration.

TO APPLY:

Required Application Materials:

1. An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.  
2. Completed supplemental questions.

Note: A cover letter/letter of interest and/or resume are encouraged but not required. Other uploaded documentation will not be reviewed.

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Workforce Development website with King County for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dhr/about-king-county/hr-resources-employees-partners/employee-resources/workforce-development.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Erica Minshull, Talent Advisor for King County Metro Transit

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As a Utility Line Worker Helper, you will also: 
 

To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with electrical trades.
• Skill in the care of related tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Skill in operating associated types of power tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive in a safe and responsible manner.

The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Necessary special requirements:

Class Code / Pay Grade

8205100 / 1

Union Membership 

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77. 

Safety Sensitive

These positions are considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks and internal record reviews.

Work Location and Schedule
These positions report to the King County Power Distribution headquarters, located at 2255 4^th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134. Employees are dispatched from this location to multiple King County facilities located throughout the greater King County area. 

These positions are full-time, scheduled for 40 hours a week. These positions are usually scheduled 4 days per week, 10 hours per day, and are usually scheduled day shifts beginning at 6:00 a.m., though schedules may change in the future, and may include evening and overnight shifts, emergency call-outs, or other schedule adjustments. These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay with supervisor approval. These positions are not eligible for telework/remote work.

Physical Requirements

These positions require the ability to run a hand line, shovel dirt and gravel, assist in raising poles, jump trolleys, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds with assistance). Work is performed outside in all weather conditions and requires exposure to traffic and high voltage wires. Successful candidates will be required to wear Arc Flash uniforms, category 2 daily and up to category 4 as needed. Metro provides the uniforms.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities 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. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Need assistance?

Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions in the Application FAQs at www.KingCounty.gov. If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed for this recruitment. 

Salary : $46 - $50