Electrician (Level I, II or III) - Public Works

Are you an electrician with a Journey Level Electrician License (EL01) interested in job stability, competitive pay and work-life balance? Start your path towards a bright future by joining Snohomish County Solid Waste!

Why work for Snohomish County:

• Work Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm at our modern Solid Waste facilities
• Top of the line county-owned vehicle provided during your shift
• Top of the line tools provided
• No overnight travel is required, be home each night
• Paid Time Off

This job posting is to fill one (1) vacant Electrician position in the series with the level dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

SALARY INFORMATION - Depending on Qualifications

There are three classification levels of Electrician in the Solid Waste division. For a complete job description, click on the link provided below:

Electrician I - $86,372.16 - $105,028.56 Annually

Electrician II - $90,791.64 - $110,288.40 Annually

Electrician III - $95,245.92 - $115,822.20 Annually

SELECTION PROCESS:

All correspondence to the applicant is by email. Please check your inbox and spam/junk email.

• Application: Complete and submit an on-line application before the posting closes.
• Written Exam: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the next step of the screening process and complete a written exam. Applicants for the Electrician II or Electrician III will take a written exam specific to the position applied for.
• Interviews: Candidates that pass the written exam may be invited to participate in an interview session.
• Reference Check: After passing the interview process, professional reference checks will be conducted on the top scoring candidate. Please provide three (3) current professional references on your application, including your current supervisor.
• Conditional offer: After satisfactory completion of professional reference checks, a job offer will be extended conditioned upon satisfactory results of a:
• Criminal background check
• Full Abstract of Driving Record from the Washington State Department of Licensing (WADOL).

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Contribute to shaping one of Washington's fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

About the Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on:

• Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
• Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
• Handling household hazardous waste
• Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents
• Transferring garbage to a landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items

To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste.

About Snohomish County Public Works Department

Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

Benefits

Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2026, all five (5) step salary tables shall have a sixth (6th) step added to the top of each pay grade. Employees who have been at step 5 for a full year shall be placed at step 6 effective January 1, 2026.

About Snohomish County

Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.

BASIC FUNCTION

To support the Solid Waste Division in performing electronic and electrical work at all Solid Waste facilities.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems, including low and high voltage systems, and communication systems.
• Completes and maintains electrical records, including permits, work orders, as-builts, and a preventative maintenance tracking system.
• Assists in the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various programmable logical controller (PLC) hardware systems including chassis, processors, remote input/output (I/O) adapters, I/O devices, and local area networks (LANs) communication systems.
• Assists in the review of electrical and electronic systems designed by consultants for technical adequacy; makes periodic-inspection of contractor's work to ensure installations are constructed according to plans and specifications.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and other instructions; may draw or sketch work to be performed.
• Performs other electrical preventative maintenance, installation and repair duties as required.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs other duties as required.

Each classification has its own unique set of minimum qualifications. You must meet all minimum qualifications of the classification in order to qualify.

Electrician I: Technical training in electrical systems; and, two (2) years of experience as a journey level electrician. Must pass job related tests

Electrician II: Technical training in electrical systems, and four (4) years of experience as a journey level electrician; which includes one (1) year of experience with programmable logic controllers; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

Electrician III: Technical training in electrical systems; and six (6) years of experience as a journey level electrician; which includes three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of advanced electrical systems, including the electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of ICS, SCADA, and PLC; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related test

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid Washington State Department of Labor Journey Level Electrician License (EL01) is required.

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required.

A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a driver's license abstract.

Possession or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card is required within six (6) months of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICIAN II AND III ONLY

Possession or ability to obtain forty (40) hour HAZWOPER certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid forty (40) hour HAZWOPER training certification while in position. Possession or ability to obtain confined space entry certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid confined space entry certification while in position.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• tools, materials, methods and techniques associated with the electrical trade
• relevant electrical codes
• safety rules and regulations
• defensive driving principles
• hazards associated with the work
• personal computer techniques and procedures
• basic first aid methods and procedures

Ability to:

• perform all phases of electrical work
• diagnose and troubleshoot defects in all electrical systems and equipment and perform needed repairs
• read, understand, and follow safety rules and regulations
• perform strenuous physical work
• use a wide variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of working conditions
• read, interpret and apply relevant codes
• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• maintain accurate and complete written records and prepare reports as required
• communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing
• read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, one line diagrams, sketches, and work orders
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and co-workers
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public make independent decision under pressure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifts up to fifty (50) pounds on a daily basis. Must be able to work at heights up to forty five (45) feet when climbing ladders and working in aerial lift buckets. Required to crawl, twist, bend, squat when working on electrical systems and getting in and out of aerial lift buckets. Must be able to see when reading plans and specifications. Must be able to hear industrial and vehicle audible alarms. Physical dexterity is required to handle small electronic components and to splice wire.

SUPERVISION

The work is performed under the supervision of a Solid Waste Operations Supervisor or Electrician - Lead as assigned and requires independent judgment by the employee. Work is reviewed through status reports, staff meetings, and results obtained which may be spot checked for technical adequacy, and conformance with work orders, plans and specifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout Snohomish County. Walking over rough terrain and working in confined spaces with hazardous gases and obnoxious odors present is required. Employees will wear County-supplied safety gear as required. Operation of a motor vehicle on public roads is required.

Work in this class involves rotating shift assignments and requires employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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