Rail Facilities Electrician
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on March 19, 2023
Salary
$53.90 - $57.25 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2022TM15208.3
Division
Rail
Closing
Continuous
Summary
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is hiring for multiple Rail Facilities Electricians!
Summary: Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20.4-mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the University of Washington Station, expanding to Northgate in early 2021. Plans and/or construction are underway extending the system to the north, east, south, and west. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders.
This position will perform a variety of journey-level electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and hardware at Link Light Rail Operation Maintenance Facility.
Who May Apply:
Work Schedule: This non-exempt position is overtime eligible. Employees in this position must be willing and able to work one of three shifts (day, swing or graveyard), including any combination of days off. The workweek and scheduled hours may vary. Work shift is subject to change based on seniority bid system and needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.
Candidates hired in this position will more than likely work the Graveyard shift. All shifts are straight eights. Dayshift: 6:00am-2:00pm; Swing shift: 1:00pm-9:00pm; Graveyard: 10:00pm-6:00am.
Pay Information:
First shift (Days) pay rate is $53.90/hour.
Second shift (Swing) and Third shift (Graveyard) pay rate are both $57.25/hour.
An Employer to Be Proud Of
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit). We offer a generous benefits package including fully paid medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family and domestic partner. A generous sick leave and vacation plan, paid holidays, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan).
Additional Benefits
Travis McKinnon
Human Resource Analyst
TMcKinnon@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. We model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors and practices across all of the job duties listed below:
Required Experience:
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 a test, hands-on exercise and/or panel interview process.
Test: There will be a written onsite test as part of the selection process.
Interviews: Panel interviews.
Employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed reference checks and a drivers abstract review.
Union Membership: This position is represented by IBEW L77.
Class Code: 8213100
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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
#RailJobs
#TradeJobs
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
$53.90 - $57.25 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2022TM15208.3
Division
Rail
Closing
Continuous
Summary
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division is hiring for multiple Rail Facilities Electricians!
Summary: Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20.4-mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the University of Washington Station, expanding to Northgate in early 2021. Plans and/or construction are underway extending the system to the north, east, south, and west. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders.
This position will perform a variety of journey-level electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems, equipment, and hardware at Link Light Rail Operation Maintenance Facility.
Who May Apply:
- Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77 union, who are referred to the recruitment will be given first consideration during the initial five (5) working days of this posting.
- After the initial five (5) working days, these multiple career service positions are also open to the general public. Additional consideration will be given to King County career service employees. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service, and Temporary (TLT/SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months.
Work Schedule: This non-exempt position is overtime eligible. Employees in this position must be willing and able to work one of three shifts (day, swing or graveyard), including any combination of days off. The workweek and scheduled hours may vary. Work shift is subject to change based on seniority bid system and needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.
Candidates hired in this position will more than likely work the Graveyard shift. All shifts are straight eights. Dayshift: 6:00am-2:00pm; Swing shift: 1:00pm-9:00pm; Graveyard: 10:00pm-6:00am.
Pay Information:
First shift (Days) pay rate is $53.90/hour.
Second shift (Swing) and Third shift (Graveyard) pay rate are both $57.25/hour.
An Employer to Be Proud Of
King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit). We offer a generous benefits package including fully paid medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family and domestic partner. A generous sick leave and vacation plan, paid holidays, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan).
Additional Benefits
- Yearly tool allowance
- Safety clothing, uniforms and equipment provided
- Transit pass good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit
Travis McKinnon
Human Resource Analyst
TMcKinnon@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. We model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors and practices across all of the job duties listed below:
- Perform administrative tasks related to evaluating work requests, designing and estimating, organizing and scheduling labor, materials and equipment to complete projects; write work orders using applicable software applications; maintain associated documentation, records and logs.
- Install electrical systems in new construction; install, modify and upgrade new and existing electrical systems, component parts and other related electrical equipment; repair damaged electrical equipment, conduit and conductors.
- Evaluate existing equipment, provide recommendations for future electrical needs and anticipate maintenance and repair costs.
- Maintain current equipment with preventive maintenance measures. Perform visual inspection and conduct cleaning including variable-speed drives, motors, motor control centers and programmable controllers.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic digital communications control systems, combined electronic fire alarm and smoke control systems, electronic door security controls, electronic elevator security controls, intercom and paging systems, fans, pumps and their motor control equipment, digital card reader systems, parking gates and roll-up doors, motion sensors, and door monitoring systems.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair power distribution systems including but not limited to lighting distribution and low voltage switching, power distribution panels and circuits, emergency generator and related heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and power transfer switches.
- Perform fire system confidence tests per National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
- Journey-level knowledge and skills in the electrician trade.
- Knowledge of local and Washington State electrical codes as well as the National Electrical and National Fire Protection Association codes.
- Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act. Knowledge of electrical theory and basic electronic theory. Knowledge of electrical tools and materials.
- Knowledge of electrical instruments and test equipment.
- Knowledge of and compliance with applicable safety standards and requirements. Knowledge of basic mathematics and construction terminology.
- Skill in repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment. Skill in reading blueprints and schematics.
- Skill in installing complete electrical systems.
- Skill in reading, interpreting, maintaining and repairing a variety of instrumentation. Skill in completing time and materials estimates.
- Skill in using a variety of hand and power tools, multi-meters and diagnostic equipment. Skill in written/verbal communications.
- Skill in using computer software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Current work experience as an electrician within an industrial facility environment performing maintenance and troubleshooting.
- NICET I/II (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), FA-1/FA-ITM, SC-1/SC- ITM (Smoke Control).
- 4 years Journey Level Experience.
- Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
- Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate - EL-01 and ability to maintain.
- Must obtain type FA-1 license from the City of Seattle Fire Department within 6-months of hire date within 30 days of obtaining the NICET II OR 6 months if you already hold the NICET II and/or ESA/NTS Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CFAT) Level II.
- Please Note: Upon hire candidates will be required to pass the NICET I/II exams (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), and submit on the job experience to NICET within 6 months, during the probationary period. Candidates will face probation termination if they are unsuccessful on the exams or do not submit requisite experience in a timely manner.
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 a test, hands-on exercise and/or panel interview process.
Test: There will be a written onsite test as part of the selection process.
Interviews: Panel interviews.
Employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed reference checks and a drivers abstract review.
Union Membership: This position is represented by IBEW L77.
Class Code: 8213100
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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
#RailJobs
#TradeJobs
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 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.