Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker (SDA)
- Summary
King County Metro Transit Rail Division is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Rail Maintenance Service Center Workers. This recruitment will fill four (4) Special Duty Assignments as Rail Maintenance Service Center Workers, expected to last up to four (4) months and could be extended if necessary. As a Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker, you will communicate with multiple Rail sections, including Sound Transit and King County Transit at all levels for special materials management-related projects, requisitioning parts, warranty administration, and creating Excel reports pertaining to inventory and/or finance. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory, issuing and receiving parts, purchasing, maintaining stock levels, and opening and closing work orders.
Link Light Rail
Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 24.7 mile route from south of Sea-Tac Airport to Northgate. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track which is a critical part of the region's transportation network. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders. Working in Rail offers a wide variety of opportunities to showcase your skills as the Rail Division grows. This planned growth will create many promotional and training opportunities for personnel.
Who May Apply
We are only accepting applications from current King County employees. To be eligible for the Special Duty Assignment (SDA), you must be a current Career Service King County employee and have passed your initial probationary period.
Work Schedule
This position is paid on an hourly (non-exempt) basis and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled. The work week and scheduled hours may vary. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift (day, swing or graveyard).
Note Current wage ranges
Day shift: $26.52 – 37.88
2nd shift $27.85 – 39.77
3rd shift $28.51 – 40.72
Work Location
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 or OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any other locations that may be added or changed in the future.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov, which includes the Supplemental Questions and a Letter of Interest. 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. Any application that do not include these additional documents will NOT be considered.
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.
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 most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region). We offer a benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family including state-registered domestic partner, competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). For more details, please see the Benefits tab on this posting.
If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact: Travis McKinnon, Talent Advisor, tmckinnon@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. As the Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker, you will:
- Purchase parts and products, create requisitions using our Oracle system for goods and services; reconcile or track budgets relating to expenses.
- Issue materials, supplies, and equipment; sort and stock items in designated areas.
- Verify items received for description, requisition number, order dates and quantity and records receipt; verify receipts against work orders for vehicles or system equipment awaiting parts.
- Enter all transactions and related data into a computer information tracking system ensuring all maintenance and warranty information is complete and entered properly.
- Conduct and record physical inventory of stock items on a regular basis; issue tools and store tools upon return; ship parts and equipment to vendors.
- Assist Chiefs in gathering and maintaining information required to establish a schedule of maintenance activities for vehicles, equipment, and related items.
- Assist in determining life cycle trends of parts, materials, supplies and equipment.
- Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts; pick up and deliver parts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Intermediate experience with materials management and inventory control of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
- Working knowledge of and skill in the application of practices of materials management, purchasing and inventory control; quality assurance and warranty control programs.
- Knowledge of warranty agreement terms and conditions.
- Knowledge of and skill in the application of stocking and inventory control principles.
- Working knowledge of or familiarity with common parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Skill in reviewing, interpreting and understanding technical reports and warranty agreements.
- Experience working with Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS} used for parts ordering, inventory management, and purchasing, and/or similar electronic systems.
- Skill in working with Excel; must be proficient in creating spreadsheets, using formulas, producing reports, etc.
- Skill in oral and written communications intended for all staff levels of the organization; including reading, business writing and following instructions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships; skill and demonstrated values of respect and social equity in working effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations or situations.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Skill in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- A valid Washington State Driver's License (by hire date) and an acceptable driving record.
- Must pass reference check.
- Ability to operate forklifts (training provided).
The job requires basic levels of physical skill, including regular kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching above and below the waist, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. It will also require occasional lifting and carrying of items, weighing up to 100 pounds, with assistance and/or with the use of material handling equipment. It may also include pick-up, moving/transferring, and delivery of parts.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an industrial setting where the worker is exposed to or in close proximity to heavy operating machinery, high voltage, adverse weather conditions, uneven surfaces; catwalks/metal grating, noxious or toxic gasses and chemicals. The noise level is quiet to occasionally loud. Hearing protection and eye protection are required in some areas, and hard hats and other appropriate personal protective equipment may be required on occasion.- Supplemental Information
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please submit an online application with a letter of interest. Also, please answer the required Supplemental questions included on the application. 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 Travis McKinnon at tmckinnon@kingcounty.gov, or, (206) 477-3599. Applications will be evaluated for qualifications, clarity, and completeness to determine the most competitive candidate(s).
Union Membership
This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Class Code: 9420300
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to: submit proof of vaccination, or have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
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.
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.
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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
- 10 paid 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.
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01Why are you interested in the Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker position? Please include how your skills and experience align with the minimum and/or desired qualifications.02Do you have experience working with Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS), OR equivalent electronic systems used for parts ordering, inventory management, and purchasing? Answers should be reflected in your application experience as well.
- Yes
- No
03How many years of experience do you have with purchasing? Answers should be reflected in your application experience as well.- Less than one year
- Two to three years
- Four years or more
- No experience
04How many years of experience do you have with materials management and inventory control of parts, materials, supplies and equipment? Answers should be reflected in your application experience as well.- Less than two years
- Two to three years
- Four years or more
- No experience
05For the experience described above, please indicate the type of purchasing experience you have. Answers should be reflected in your application experience as well.- Purchase consumables with a P-Card
- Reconcile or track budgets relating to goods and service expenses
- Create requisitions or purchase orders
- Review and /or approve electronic requisitions
- Research vendors for a specific part or product
06Are you skilled in Microsoft Excel?- Yes
- No
07If you answered yes to the previous question please explain in detail your experience with Microsoft Excel, if no type NA.08Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Please indicate if you ALSO have a Class A or Class B CDL License, and any endorsements. Check all that apply:- Valid Washington Driver's License
- Class A CDL/ Permit
- Class B CDL/ Permit
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- I do not have a driver's license
09Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply)- Reckless or Negligent Driving
- DWI/DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol)
- More than one at-fault accident
- Hit and run incident
- Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault
- Open container violation
- None of the above
10I certify that the statements made by me on the application, resume, letter of interest and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.- Yes
- No
Required Question