Rail Electrical Worker
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on March 8, 2025
Salary
$67.70 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025KA23930
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
03/07/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
E2 : IBEW L77-Metro Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Rail Electrical Worker
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple career service Rail Electrical Worker positions. These positions will perform skilled high voltage (600 volts and above), journey-level work to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, upgrade, and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on rail electrical systems as well as electrical systems and equipment in Light Rail shops, tunnels, and other facilities.
About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming on line for years to come.
Pay Information
This is a single-wage position. Current day shift wage is $67.70/hour, and 2nd/3rd shifts wage is $71.76/hour.
These positions are considered safety sensitive . Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Airforce: 3E0X1, Army: 21R, Coast Guard: ELC, Marine Corps: 1141, Navy: CE, 6180.
To Apply: Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions below. Please ensure you are submitting a thorough application and answering all required supplemental questions. If you need clarification on this, please reach out to me via email at kalmohanawy@kingcounty.gov before the application period closes.
Helpful information on how to submit a competitive, thorough and complete application, can be found here (we suggest you review prior to submitting your application):
This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime pay at double time rate and employees must be willing and able to work any shift. This position is part of a workgroup that provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year support.
Work Location
Khadija Al-mohanawy, HR Analyst, kalmohanawy@kingcounty.gov
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Job Duties include:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, day and night and in inclement weather. Must be able to work in crowded/tight spaces, tunnels, and aerial structures at heights.
Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as drug and alcohol background checks, driving abstract reviews, and internal record reviews. Start dates may be coordinated with the applicant's current supervisor to accommodate the business needs of Metro Transit's Rail Division.
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team that is dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Air Force - 3E0X1,
Army - 12R,
Coast Guard - ELC,
Marine Corps - 1141,
Navy - CE ,6180, 6183, 6185, and 6187.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County .
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement, as noted above.
Union Membership
This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.
Class Code
8212100
#RailCareers#RailJobs #Tradesjobs.
For more information about careers with Rail, please visit: kingcounty.gov/metro/RailCareers, or with this QR Code.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$67.70 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025KA23930
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
03/07/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
E2 : IBEW L77-Metro Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
Rail Electrical Worker
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple career service Rail Electrical Worker positions. These positions will perform skilled high voltage (600 volts and above), journey-level work to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, upgrade, and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on rail electrical systems as well as electrical systems and equipment in Light Rail shops, tunnels, and other facilities.
About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming on line for years to come.
Pay Information
This is a single-wage position. Current day shift wage is $67.70/hour, and 2nd/3rd shifts wage is $71.76/hour.
These positions are considered safety sensitive . Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Airforce: 3E0X1, Army: 21R, Coast Guard: ELC, Marine Corps: 1141, Navy: CE, 6180.
To Apply: Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions below. Please ensure you are submitting a thorough application and answering all required supplemental questions. If you need clarification on this, please reach out to me via email at kalmohanawy@kingcounty.gov before the application period closes.
Helpful information on how to submit a competitive, thorough and complete application, can be found here (we suggest you review prior to submitting your application):
- Application Form Check List (click here)
- Application Materials - Purpose & Tips (click here)
- An online King County application , updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions .
This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime pay at double time rate and employees must be willing and able to work any shift. This position is part of a workgroup that provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year support.
Work Location
- Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA.
- Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA.
- Maintenance of Way North (MOWN) at N.137th St. Seattle, WA
- And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.
Khadija Al-mohanawy, HR Analyst, kalmohanawy@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
Job Duties include:
- Work safely to maintain Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems (OCS); and associated components such as messenger wire, contact wire, section insulators, pole and enclosure mounted switches, air gaps, insulated and uninsulated overlaps, poles, underground feeders, switches, electrical wiring and systems including a variety of single phase, three phase and DC systems.
- Work safely to maintain Traction Power Substations (TPSS), troubleshoot and repair all feeder cables and associated components, underground feeders, enclosed crawl space associated components, switches, electrical wiring, relays, and monitoring systems, including a variety of single phase and three phase AC and DC systems.
- Perform inspections, maintenance and upgrades of Traction Power Substations and their components such as switches, transformers, rectifiers, fuses, relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), batteries, chargers and associated equipment.
- Perform high voltage work and maintain and repair low voltage systems such as fire and security alarms; maintain and repair, transfer switches and uninterruptible power supplies.
- Perform high voltage tests on power cables and equipment; splice, maintain and terminate all types of low and high voltage cable; pull, rack and secure high and low voltage cables in manholes, conduits, tunnels, and vaults.
- Maintain and repair equipment in Light Rail shops, offices, park and ride lots, and tunnels.
- Flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones; set-up work-zone traffic control areas.
- Maintain and provide daily work records and complete work requests.
- Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
- Maintain appropriate parts stock on assigned vehicles, in substations and shops.
- Operate company assigned vehicles, including hi-rail and aerial lift equipment and perform rolling inspections from raised aerial equipment.
- Read and interpret distribution maps, feeder maps, blueprints, schematics, and other drawings.
- Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades and divisions.
- Trim trees and other vegetation which may interfere with train movement or electrical installations.
- Pump water from vaults and manholes.
- Perform snow and ice removal.
- Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
- Inspect relevant work completed by contractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of high voltage (600 volts and above) electrical maintenance and/or electrical construction experience, including any hands-on experience acquired in an educational program, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job duties.
- Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate (EL01), Journey Level Line Worker Certificate, High Voltage Journey Level Certificate OR equivalent high voltage certification is required.
- Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes and means of compliance.
- Knowledge of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), and APTA (American Public Transportation Association) standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, high voltage work and modern industrial controls.
- Knowledge of industry safety standards.
- Experience in locating underground cables; installing conduit and pull underground cable.
- Experience in the use of tools and equipment required to perform cable splicing and repair.
- Experience in safely and efficiently using electrical test equipment.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
- Experience in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Mechanical skills.
- Experience in maintaining Light Rail Overhead Contact System (OCS) and components.
- Experience in maintaining Traction Power Substations (TPSS) components.
- Knowledge of rail industries standards
- A valid Driver's License. If you possess an out-of-state driver's license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
- Washington State Class A driver's license with air brake endorsement OR the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A license within six months of hire date, and an acceptable driving record (we will provide training).
- Applicants must be able to meet on-going educational and training requirements and maintain required certifications such as Hi-Rail, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Confined Space, First Aid/CPR, and other certifications.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, day and night and in inclement weather. Must be able to work in crowded/tight spaces, tunnels, and aerial structures at heights.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as drug and alcohol background checks, driving abstract reviews, and internal record reviews. Start dates may be coordinated with the applicant's current supervisor to accommodate the business needs of Metro Transit's Rail Division.
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team that is dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Air Force - 3E0X1,
Army - 12R,
Coast Guard - ELC,
Marine Corps - 1141,
Navy - CE ,6180, 6183, 6185, and 6187.
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County .
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs . If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement, as noted above.
Union Membership
This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.
Class Code
8212100
#RailCareers#RailJobs #Tradesjobs.
For more information about careers with Rail, please visit: kingcounty.gov/metro/RailCareers, or with this QR Code.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
