Rail Electro Mechanic (SDA)
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on September 25, 2024
Salary
$37.33 - $53.33 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024KA22620
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
10/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Electro-Mechanics to perform journey-level electrical, electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment. This recruitment will fill three (3) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies, this is an internal recruitment as a Special-Duty Assignment for current King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period. This classification is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles and their electronic equipment and systems, communication systems, surveillance equipment and other related equipment.
Who May Apply
This is an internal recruitment as a Special-Duty Assignment for current King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period.
This position is 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.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40-hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off. The w ork schedule may include non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Schedules are based on a seniority "pick" system , which occurs two times per year. Per the union contract shift differentials are paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay. The Current hourly rates are:
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Electro-Mechanics work at the Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 and OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov , which includes the Supplemental Questions. Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, salary, etc. Your job history in the employment application should go back ten years (if you have ten years of employment). Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs .
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.
If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact:
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. You will:
We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
Industrial mechanic experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
Additional qualifications include:
Requires the ability to be mobile, perform manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking, or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 70 pounds, such as re-railing jacks and large parts.
Working Environment:
This position will be performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather. Must be able to work from high places.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in an aptitude knowledge test.
Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations, drug screens and a drug and alcohol background checks. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.
Class Code: 8311100
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 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
#TradesJobs #Rail #RailJobs #Transportation #LightRail
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.
$37.33 - $53.33 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment
Job Number
2024KA22620
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
09/24/2024
Closing Date
10/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Electro-Mechanics to perform journey-level electrical, electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment. This recruitment will fill three (3) Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies, this is an internal recruitment as a Special-Duty Assignment for current King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period. This classification is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles and their electronic equipment and systems, communication systems, surveillance equipment and other related equipment.
Who May Apply
This is an internal recruitment as a Special-Duty Assignment for current King County Metro employees who have passed their initial probationary period.
This position is 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.
Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40-hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off. The w ork schedule may include non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Schedules are based on a seniority "pick" system , which occurs two times per year. Per the union contract shift differentials are paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay. The Current hourly rates are:
- Day shift positions: $37.33-$53.33
- 2nd-Shift: $39.20-$56.00
- 3rd Shift: $40.13- $57.33
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Electro-Mechanics work at the Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 and OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov , which includes the Supplemental Questions. Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, salary, etc. Your job history in the employment application should go back ten years (if you have ten years of employment). Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs .
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.
If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact:
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. You will:
- Diagnose, test, maintain, repair, and overhaul rail/streetcar vehicles' mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematics, drawings, operations manuals and manufacturer instructions.
- Conduct safety and preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles, systems and equipment; document defects, maintenance and repairs.
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or modify mechanical systems, and defective parts for a variety of equipment and systems controls.
- Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
- Prepare time and maintain records; prepare various activity and status reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.
- Inspect, test, maintain, repair, service, rebuild and overhaul mechanical subsystems on rail/streetcar vehicles.
- Maintain parts inventory and computer inventory records.
- Operate computers for testing and diagnosing fault log management and related data input and retrieval.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
Industrial mechanic experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
Additional qualifications include:
- Experience in the application of mechanical principles, repair methods, standards and practices typically found in a journey level skilled trades position.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices of mechanical work on light rail, streetcar, automotive, heavy equipment OR industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of current preventive maintenance requirements and skill in performing maintenance on light rail, streetcar, automotive, heavy equipment OR industrial equipment.
- Skill in developing and implementing safety inspection procedures.
- Skill in the use of operating portable test equipment, bench type workstations, tools, parts and supply manuals needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Skill in reading and interpreting schematics, maintenance manuals, technical information in repair manuals, service change bulletins, parts and supply manuals, and specifications.
- Skill in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, rebuilding and overhauling mechanical systems.
- Skill in preparing written reports, documenting defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, and designated computer programs; prepare accurate time and material cost estimates and keep accurate records.
- Skill in applying industrial safety procedures and standards including cleaning and maintaining shop area.
- Skill in problem solving, analyzing and diagnosing equipment problems.
- Skill in the operation of current Windows based computer software; skill in learning new operating systems and staying current on all new technologies introduced into transit industries as it relates to light rail/ streetcar vehicle maintenance.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
- Skill in working under established deadlines and timeframes.
- Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record.
- Must pass reference check.
Requires the ability to be mobile, perform manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking, or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 70 pounds, such as re-railing jacks and large parts.
Working Environment:
This position will be performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather. Must be able to work from high places.
Supplemental Information
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in an aptitude knowledge test.
Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations, drug screens and a drug and alcohol background checks. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.
Class Code: 8311100
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 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
#TradesJobs #Rail #RailJobs #Transportation #LightRail
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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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.
