Rail Track Laborer
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on March 19, 2023
Salary
$24.02 - $36.89 Hourly
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2022TM17709
Division
Rail
Closing
Continuous
Summary
King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Rail Laborers to be a contributing member of the Track, ROW and Structures Maintenance team. The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work. This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies and will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service vacancies, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignments (SDA) that may occur over the next twelve months.
Link Light Rail, Metro Transit's Rail Division, is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20+ mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to Northgate station in North Seattle. 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 daily weekday riders.
Our ideal candidate has experience working in a dynamic environment using all manner of powered tools and small/large equipment as well as assisting trades related to the construction and maintenance of railroad track and structures, or the construction or maintenance of any and all types of infrastructure.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants, internal and external. The first review of applications will begin during the week of February 27, 2023.
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. The work week is normally 40 hours. You may work a schedule of 5/8s or 4/10s on day, swing or nightshift. Schedules are determined on a seniority-based pick system. Per the union contract shift differential is 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.
Hourly pay rates: First shift (day) $24.02 - $34.32/hour, Second (swing) shift $25.22 - $36.04/hour, and Third (night) shift $25.82 -36.89/hour.
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 .
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 nation's 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 and holiday 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.
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 a Rail Track Laborer you will:
We are looking for candidates who have:
This position requires the ability to be mobile, perform heavy manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking for long distances, bending, crouching or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 100 pounds.
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 panel interview.
Union Membership: This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
Class Code: 9420200
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.
If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Travis McKinnon, Talent Advisor, at TMcKinnon@kingcounty.gov
#RailJobs #TradesJobs
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.
$24.02 - $36.89 Hourly
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Job Number
2022TM17709
Division
Rail
Closing
Continuous
Summary
King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Rail Laborers to be a contributing member of the Track, ROW and Structures Maintenance team. The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of maintenance and equipment operation duties not associated with journey-level work. This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies and will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service vacancies, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignments (SDA) that may occur over the next twelve months.
Link Light Rail, Metro Transit's Rail Division, is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20+ mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to Northgate station in North Seattle. 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 daily weekday riders.
Our ideal candidate has experience working in a dynamic environment using all manner of powered tools and small/large equipment as well as assisting trades related to the construction and maintenance of railroad track and structures, or the construction or maintenance of any and all types of infrastructure.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants, internal and external. The first review of applications will begin during the week of February 27, 2023.
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. The work week is normally 40 hours. You may work a schedule of 5/8s or 4/10s on day, swing or nightshift. Schedules are determined on a seniority-based pick system. Per the union contract shift differential is 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.
Hourly pay rates: First shift (day) $24.02 - $34.32/hour, Second (swing) shift $25.22 - $36.04/hour, and Third (night) shift $25.82 -36.89/hour.
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 .
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 nation's 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 and holiday 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.
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 a Rail Track Laborer you will:
- Assist in the performance of a wide range of maintenance activities associated with operating and maintaining a Transit Light Rail System.
- Assist journey-level workers who perform journey level track maintenance, inspections and repairs.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair to equipment and facilities.
- Flag track-way and roadway to provide safe work zones; set-up work-zone traffic control areas on mainline track as well as in motor vehicle roadway.
- Maintain work records and complete work requests.
- Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
- Perform snow and ice removal.
- Assist in the performance of a wide range of maintenance activities including Track inspections, Welding and grinding repairs, tie tamping, Rail replacements/relays, painting and cleaning graffiti, signage replacements, contractor safety briefings and monitoring (Employee in Charge-EIC), general rail and structure maintenance.
- Operate a variety of handheld power tools, utilizing 2 cycle gas/oil mix, gasoline, diesel, electric and hydraulics. Chain saws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, tampers, generators, rail drills, rail saws, roto-hammers, grinders, vertical bolt machines, automatic clipper/de-clipper.
- Operate company assigned vehicles including Hi-rail and aerial lift equipment, rental equipment, forklifts, bucket trucks, service trucks, mobile cranes and specialized rail equipment.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Knowledge/skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of basic safety rules and applicable OSHA laws.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical skills.
- Skill in basic oral and written communication, including the ability to understand and follow directions as well as document completed tasks and hours in a computer-based work order system.
- Being able to work proactively and sensitively with customers.
- Skill in operating various types of powered equipment, especially 2 cycle mix gas and diesel engines.
- Working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Skill in learning new methods and ways of doing work.
- Knowledge of basics in track maintenance and/or repair or construction.
- Experience with American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) standards of track repair and/or maintenance.
- Experience in a transit or freight railroad environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Washington State Class B CDL w/endorsements, Hi-Rail, Aerial Lift, First-Aid/CPR, Flagger certification, forklift and confined space certifications, EIC (employee in charge) are required. Training will be provided by Rail.
- Obtain and maintain other certifications or requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.
- Working from high places on aerial structures, in mechanical lift devices, indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.
This position requires the ability to be mobile, perform heavy manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking for long distances, bending, crouching or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 100 pounds.
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 panel interview.
Union Membership: This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
Class Code: 9420200
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.
If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Travis McKinnon, Talent Advisor, at TMcKinnon@kingcounty.gov
#RailJobs #TradesJobs
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.