Journey Level Electrician (Equipment)

Starting wage is $57.20/hour. Starting wage is 90% of base wage until completion of probation.
This position is responsible for maintenance and repairs on a broad range of Port-owned equipment including container gantry cranes, straddle carriers, automobiles, and other powered equipment. Work includes troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, motors, PLCs, engines, drive train components, hydraulic systems, and other related items.

• Inspect, repair, service and maintain container cranes, straddle carriers, equipment elevators, container spreaders, and other types of heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motors, PLCs, engines, drive train components, hydraulic systems and other related items.
• Provide equipment maintenance support during vessel and terminal operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
• Enter work order data in software program and maintain equipment performance records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent and trade school, related military or college-level training in the electrical field.

Minimum of five (5) years experience performing a variety of skilled equipment electrical work.

Extensive knowledge and experience with drives and PLCs highly preferred.

Must have First Aid/CPR training and must maintain a valid Washington State drivers license.

Must be willing to work any shift including overtime. Field responsibilities include walking, climbing, bending, crouching, and being exposed to various outside noise, heights, and weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Must have knowledge in the areas of troubleshooting, service and repair of motors, drives, PLCs and electrical systems. Must be physically capable of performing journey level job tasks. Washington State certificate as general journey level electrician (01), specialty electrician certificate in equipment repair (7E), or related master electrician certificate(s) are preferred. Must adhere to all Port policies and procedures. Must have the ability to read and accurately comprehend manuals, specifications, memorandums, regulations and policies pertaining to job responsibilities and employment requirements and be able to assist in estimating job costs. Must be attentive to learning new methods and equipment that will improve and enhance a safe working environment, expedite job completion and promote efficiency. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have a communication style that builds positive inter-departmental and customer relations. The ability to understand and communicate how personal job performance relates to the achievement of the Ports goals and the ability to interact effectively and positively with the public and with co-workers is required. Must have the ability to follow instructions and work independently, be punctual and have good attendance and be physically capable of performing the demands of the job.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Port of Tacoma and ILWU Local 22, Article VII-Personnel Practices, Section 7.7, Qualified Port employees will have preference on job openings within their own union.