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Journeyman Lineman (Line Electrician)

Salary

$76.24 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

5255-25A

Department

Power

Division

Power - T&D

Opening Date

10/13/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Power's Transmission & Distribution section is seeking to fill a Journeyman Lineman position. Linemen perform skilled journey-level work involving the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead and underground distribution and transmission systems. A high degree of skill and safety consciousness is required. The work is dangerous and frequently performed on energized high voltage lines and/or under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is normally performed under supervision; however, on occasion, employees may work on special assignments without supervision and may supervise skilled and unskilled workers of other classifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

+ Graduation from high school or equivalent

+ Hold a current journey-level line electrician card

Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements:

Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License, Class A required at time of application.

Must obtain tanker endorsement prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Valid first aid, CPR, and flagging card must be obtained prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

+ Position requires lifting, climbing, hoisting and pulling

+ Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions and work in close proximity to and handling of high voltage, energized lines or cables and traffic

+ Position requires work in trenches and below ground vaults or on power poles, towers or from aerial equipment

+ Incumbents may also be exposed to hazardous substances and conditions

+ Subject to call-out and overtime during power outages and or other emergencies

Knowledge & Skills

+ Methods, equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead and underground lines, cables and equipment

+ Principles of electrical theory and application to electrical overhead and underground circuits and system

+ Occupational hazards and safety precautions and materials

+ Clearing and tagging procedures, trench shoring and excavation

+ Rigging methods and hoisting procedures

+ Understand the requirements and proper use of personal protective equipment

+ Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

+ Understand and follow oral and written directions

+ Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques

+ Climb power poles, towers and other structures

+ Operate equipment including, but not limited to bucket, lift and line trucks and wirepullers

+ Exercise proper work practices and adhere to safety work rules

+ Exercise proper safety handling rules for hazardous or toxic substances

+ Perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions

+ Maintain harmonious work relationships

+ Read and interpret circuit diagrams, system maps and underground lay-outs

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities, and accomplishments related to this position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by an evaluation committee. Each applicant will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to describe all relevant experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment medical examination that will include a drug and alcohol screening . This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between The City of Tacoma and Local 483. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Pay Details:

Hourly Salary: $76.24

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/)

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

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Did you graduate from high school or do you have an equivalent education such as a GED?

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+ No

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Do you have a current Journey Level Line Electrician card?

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+ No

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Do you have a current valid Washington Commercial Driver's License, Class A?

+ Yes

+ No

05

When did you become a Journeyman Lineman? Please list the month and year first obtained.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST:

Questions #7-11 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to any of your application materials, and will provide scores based solely upon your answers to the questions. Your answers must stand on their own merit. DO NOT RESPOND WITH "SEE RESUME" in lieu of answering this question, as raters will not have access to your resume or application and this will result in a score of 0 points and you will fail the test. Your score on the experience and training test will ONLY reflect your response to the questions asked.

Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #8-11.

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Please give a brief history of your work background and types of work you feel you are skilled at (e.g. Rubber gloving, Hot Stick work, underground residential distribution, commercial underground, Transmission, Tower work).

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Please describe your experience with Hot Stick work. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.

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What strengths do you bring to the crew environment? What areas do you feel you need improvement?

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Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult customer.

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You are working on a crew and you witness that a safety rule is not being followed. Describe what you would do/have done in such a situation?

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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.

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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

+ Job Interest Card notification

+ Professional organization

+ Military organization

+ City of Tacoma employee

+ Online job board posting

+ Word of mouth

+ LinkedIn

+ Tacoma Training & Education Program (TTEP)

+ Indeed

+ Facebook

+ Instagram

+ Careers in Government

+ Government Jobs

+ Outreach Event

+ National Diversity Network

+ African American Job Network

+ Disability Job Network

+ Asian Job Network

+ Latino Job Network

+ Retirement Job Network

+ LGBT Job Network

+ Veteran Job Network

+ Other

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Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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