Summer Railroad Conductor Training Jobs in Renton, WA

Position Description Please note that registration will remain open until we reach capacity. If you're interested, be sure to sign up. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AN APPRENTICESHIP AT TACOMA PUBLIC UTILITIES.

JOIN US IN A NON-FORMAL SETTING TO: Hear from leaders within Tacoma Public Utilities Discuss a career within a trade Learn about career advancement Hear first-hand accounts of what it's like working as apprentice and journey-level workers Understand our hiring process, salaries and benefits Ask questions in a safe, open environment What apprenticeship opportunities are at Tacoma Public Utilities. Line Electrician Wire Electrician Meter and Relay Technician Electrical Trainee Systems Power Dispatcher Water Utility Worker Railway Conductor **Tacoma Rail is launching a brand-new Apprenticeship Program designed to open doors for those interested in building a career in the industry. This program will provide hands-on training, valuable experience, and a pathway to long-term opportunities.

More details will be shared soon-stay tuned for updates. If you are interested in attending this event please click the Apply button in the top right corner. Then complete the form to register and reserve your spot.

This is an open house forum where you will have the opportunity to discuss a potential career path of Trades. Here at Tacoma Public Utilities we have many amazing opportunities within Power and Water. This will be a chance to discuss the recruitment process, get interview advice, and talk to those currently in these roles.

This event will be taking place on Thursday, September 10th, from 4:30-7:15PM in person, as well as a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. This will be held in the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium. Upon registering you will receive an email the day before the event with the link to attend this event.

Below is our agenda of the event: 4:30-4:40PM Welcome to TPU Apprenticeship Expo 4:40-5:20PM Overview of apprenticeship offerings at Tacoma Public Utilities 5:20-5:40PM Human Resources Preview 5:40-6:20PM Q&A Panel 6:20-6:30PM Break 6:30-7:15PM Networking (in person only) Location: Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium 3628 S 35th St. Tacoma, WA 98409 REASONS TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THE TRADES: Interesting: Trades provide the option to work with your hands in a fast-paced environment in a job that can vary daily and add a challenging element. Less Time in School: The path to working in the trades can be a shorter than other career paths but with salaries comparable to jobs that require a four-year degree.

This can mean less time in school (or none) and less student loan debt. Advancement Opportunity: There are opportunities in the trade industry for upward mobility. While some jobs have less room for advancement than others, there are often many opportunities for senior positions, cross training, management, and supervisory positions in many skilled trade occupations.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Tacoma Water has a proud tradition of operating and maintaining one of the country's oldest municipally owned water systems. We own and operate over $1 billion of assets that provide high-quality water to more than 320,000 direct service customers throughout Pierce and King counties. Our mission is to provide clean, reliable water now and in the future.

Tacoma Rail has three divisions that combine to move more than 20 million feet of rail equipment over 43 miles of track; 20 million feet is roughly the distance from Tacoma to Chicago and back. That makes Tacoma Rail one of the largest short line railroads in the country and a powerful factor in the economic growth and progress of Tacoma.