Ironworker
City of Seattle
3613 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134 - May 09, 2025
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Description: Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
We are seeking safety-focused Structural Ironworkers to join our Seattle City Light team in South Seattle. The Structural Ironworkers perform journey-level metal maintenance, repair, fabrication and installation duties. These positions will have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects and participate in operations that strengthen and improve the reliable operation of Seattle City Light's hydroelectric plants. These positions will report to the Structural Ironworker Crew Chief.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities: The Structural Ironworker performs journey-level metal maintenance, repair, fabrication and installation duties and leads other skilled craft workers whenever these areas fall within the category of Ironworker, Boilermaker, Steamfitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Plumber, or Certified Asbestos Worker. Structural Ironworkers must make independent structural and metallurgical decisions often in hazardous circumstances at remote job sites. Structural Iron Workers must have the ability to read blueprints, estimates hours and materials needed for assigned jobs.
- Repairs, modifies, or builds additions to large transformers.
- Repairs and modifies fabrication of steel transmission towers.
- Installs microwave dishes or passive reflectors, repairs supporting structures, and adjusts microwave dishes and reflectors for proper direction.
- Installs reinforcing steel in seismic foundations under the larger transformers at major substations.
- Custom builds electrical control panels, switch cabinets, protective enclosures for major substations, and other facilities requiring a special product.
- Provides skilled labor to repair, replace, or modify potable water, sanitary, or fire systems in a manner consistent with building and fire codes.
- Performs asbestos abatement and removal.
- Welds new fabrication; replaces/repairs broken or weak welds, removes, replaces, and recontours cavitation-damaged metal in hydroelectric turbine runners.
- On an assignment basis, serves as Journeyperson-in-charge/Crew Chief and plans, coordinates, develops, and implements project work schedules.
- Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Four years Journey-level experience as either a Boilermaker, Ironworker, or in a Sheet Metal or Metal Trades (combination of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Required to work outside in all types of weather.
- Required to work in remote locations for extended periods of time.
- Exposed to hazardous materials, hot metals and materials, toxic fumes and electrically energized equipment.
- Exposed to extreme noises.
- Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time.
- Required to work in confined spaces and at varying heights.
License, Certification and Other Requirements:
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- Structural Welder Certification (one inch plate minimum) attained within 12 months after appointment.
- Asbestos Worker Certification may be required.
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Experience with pipe fitting, welding, press brake, CNC plasma cutter, steel fabrication and reading spool drawings.
- Experience working at hydroelectric generating stations and dams.
Additional Information: Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The full salary range for this position is hourly rate $56.21 to hourly rate $62.07.
Application Process:
It is preferred that you please submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Who may apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
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