Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the " Hiring Process " section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The City of Bellevue Transportation Department Traffic Signal and Lighting group is seeking an Electronic Technician that is self-motivated and team oriented. Persons in this classification are responsible for the repair and maintenance of traffic and pedestrian signals, surveillance cameras, fiber optic/ethernet communication equipment and other Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair malfunctioning traffic signal and ITS equipment.
Configure and deploy new traffic signal and various other ITS equipment.
Required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis when on scheduled standby rotation once qualified.
All City personnel have a duty to report to work when emergencies and weather events impact the health, safety, and/or mobility of City residents.

Qualifications

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Traffic Signal, ITS and Street lighting systems.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic circuitry.
Working knowledge of traffic signal and ITS construction methods and techniques.
Knowledge or experience with the following systems: programmable school zone flashers, video surveillance and detection, radar feedback/speed signs, RRFB crosswalks, audible pedestrian, and bicycle detection.
Familiarity with fiber Optic systems.
Ability to work from boom trucks at a height of up to 60 feet
Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers in a courteous and effective manner.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain, record and or create documents of repair to equipment.
Ability to use city issued devices, personal computer, tablet, smart phone Microsoft products.

Education, Experince, And Other Requirements

Possession of a current, valid Washington State driver's license and a good safety and driving record.
Possession of an IMSA Level II Certification as a Signal or Bench Technician, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Possession of a Washington State Traffic Control Flaggers Card, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Class B Commercial Driver's License and valid medical card, within 12 months of employment (city will pay for class).
Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing of all job classifications requiring a CDL).
In-house applicants who do not currently possess a CDL will be subject to the pre-employment drug and alcohol test in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, listening, using hands to; handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and /or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
Work may routinely require the employee to reach, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
The work environment in the field may be in the public right of way and open to traffic. Work may require the employee to work in bucket trucks at heights of 60 feet and work on street light systems of up to 240 volts.
The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high precarious places, near moving mechanical parts and traffic, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic hazardous chemical, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. Employee must understand and use appropriate PPE as needed.
This position is required to become standby qualified and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and work alternate shifts as needed for seasonal or traffic needs.

This is a full time, union IBEW-77 position and is located at the Bellevue Service Center.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or [email protected] . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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