Transit Facilities Electrician -Lead
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on March 8, 2025
Salary
$72.78 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025NB23926
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
03/07/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
E2 : IBEW L77-Metro Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
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 online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3-mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5-mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse
and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed route
bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network
that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
King County Metro's Rail Division is seeking one (1) Career Service Rail Facilities Electrician Lead that will be responsible for assigning and coordinating the work of journey-level Rail Facilities Electricians. Work involves providing technical assistance and lead direction to crewmembers engaged in maintenance, repair and upgrades of the Light Rail operating facilities, supporting systems and equipment. This position works directly with the chief of facilities and responsibilities also include the coordination and oversight of work performed by outside contractors working in an assortment of crafts, engaged in variety of building and systems maintenance, and repair and enhancement. This is a working lead position, and all normal duties of a Rail Facilities Electrician will also be performed.
About King County Metro Transit
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 online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the general public and all King County employees.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service Rail Facilities Electrician Lead and will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
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, OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.
Work Schedule
This non-exempt position is overtime eligible. Employee 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. Current schedules are listed below but are subject to change based on operational needs:
All shifts are straight eights. Dayshift: 6:00am-2:00pm; Swing shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm; Graveyard: 10:00pm-6:00am
Pay Information:
First shift (Days) pay rate is $72.78 / hour.
Second shift (Swing) and Third shift (Graveyard) pay rate are both $77.14/hour.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor, nbansal@kingcounty.gov
In addition to performing the full range of responsibilities of the Rail Facilities Electrician ( class specification ) classification, incumbents in this classification will also perform the following duties:
In addition to possessing the journey-level knowledge and skills of the Rail Facilities Electrician classification ( class specification ), the additional qualifications must also be met:
Work is performed in confined spaces with appropriate safety precautions and equipment. Electricians will work on ladders and in motorized reach equipment in excess of 60 ft.
Forms and Materials Required
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 an interview.
After selection, employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed reference checks and a driver's abstract review.
Union Membership: This position is represented by IBEW L77.
Class Code: 8213200
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.
For more information about careers with Rail, please visit: kingcounty.gov/metro/RailCareers , or with this QR Code.
#RailCareers #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.
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.
$72.78 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025NB23926
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
03/07/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
E2 : IBEW L77-Metro Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
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 online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3-mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5-mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse
and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed route
bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network
that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
King County Metro's Rail Division is seeking one (1) Career Service Rail Facilities Electrician Lead that will be responsible for assigning and coordinating the work of journey-level Rail Facilities Electricians. Work involves providing technical assistance and lead direction to crewmembers engaged in maintenance, repair and upgrades of the Light Rail operating facilities, supporting systems and equipment. This position works directly with the chief of facilities and responsibilities also include the coordination and oversight of work performed by outside contractors working in an assortment of crafts, engaged in variety of building and systems maintenance, and repair and enhancement. This is a working lead position, and all normal duties of a Rail Facilities Electrician will also be performed.
About King County Metro Transit
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 online for years to come.
Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.
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.
Who May Apply
This position is open to the general public and all King County employees.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service Rail Facilities Electrician Lead and will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
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, OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.
Work Schedule
This non-exempt position is overtime eligible. Employee 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. Current schedules are listed below but are subject to change based on operational needs:
All shifts are straight eights. Dayshift: 6:00am-2:00pm; Swing shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm; Graveyard: 10:00pm-6:00am
Pay Information:
First shift (Days) pay rate is $72.78 / hour.
Second shift (Swing) and Third shift (Graveyard) pay rate are both $77.14/hour.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor, nbansal@kingcounty.gov
Job Duties
In addition to performing the full range of responsibilities of the Rail Facilities Electrician ( class specification ) classification, incumbents in this classification will also perform the following duties:
- Working leads are responsible for coordinating the work of and providing technical assistance to facilities electricians responsible for maintaining all public and operating facilities, equipment and associated components. Install, repair, modify and upgrade new and existing electrical systems, component parts and other related electrical equipment; evaluate existing equipment, provide recommendations for future electrical needs and anticipate maintenance and repair costs.
- Schedule preventive maintenance via the MMIS (Trapeze) system
- Assign daily work and provide technical advice to Rail Facilities Electricians; control and monitor workflow; ensure all preventive maintenance and unscheduled requests are performed; ensure electricians report equipment defects to appropriate staff; assist with daily Rail Facilities Electrician work functions
- Respond to questions and provide technical advice on project requirements, specifications and material requirements
- Assist in the training of other Rail Facilities Electricians on required maintenance operations, standard operating procedures and safety procedures
- Provide feedback to the chief/superintendent on employee and teamwork performance.
- Monitor work assignments to ensure work has been completed in a quality manner and within established timeframes.
- Advise crew members when their work is deficient or is in violation of established regulations and procedures
- Maintain varied records including work performed, time spent, materials used, operating logs and related information; enter and extract data using automated systems; maintain manual records as required
- Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for functions and service checks on facilities, buildings and equipment; develop specifications for and request new equipment and materials
- Prepare job cost estimates and parts order lists; assist in budget preparation
- Document maintenance, repairs, and problems on work orders; prepare reports and maintain records; review subordinates' paperwork
- Open and close work orders; schedule inspections; inspect completed work assignments to ensure work has been completed in a quality manner and equipment is in proper working order
- Troubleshoot and evaluate equipment repair needs; plan strategies, parts, tools and equipment needs; ensure all shop equipment is maintained appropriately and is in proper operating condition; report equipment defects and follow-up on completion of required repairs
- Assist other staff with electrical troubleshooting
- Respond to emergency situations. Prioritize and determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
In addition to possessing the journey-level knowledge and skills of the Rail Facilities Electrician classification ( class specification ), the additional qualifications must also be met:
- Four years of journey-level work experience as an Electrician within an industrial facility environment OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work
- Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and oversee the work of others
- Skill in training and providing technical assistance
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse work group across multiple shifts and sections
- Adhere to and promote Rail Division Behavioral Expectations and King County's Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment & Inappropriate Conduct Policy
- Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- NICET I/II (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), FA-1/FA-ITM, or SC-1/SC-ITM (Smoke Control)
- At least twelve months of professional lead experience in recent 5 years
- Washington State Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate - EL-01 and ability to maintain
- Able to work in confined spaces with appropriate safety precautions and equipment
- Able to work on ladders and in motorized reach equipment in excess of 60 ft.
- Must obtain type FA-1 license from the City of Seattle Fire Department within 6 months after obtaining NICET II
- Must obtain NICET II (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) within 24-months of hire and ability to maintain
Work is performed in confined spaces with appropriate safety precautions and equipment. Electricians will work on ladders and in motorized reach equipment in excess of 60 ft.
Supplemental Information
Forms and Materials Required
- An online King County application
- EL01 certificate/license copy
- Letter of Interest that:
- Describes your interest in the Transit Facilities Electrician Lead position and how your experiences and abilities have prepared you to take on the job duties
- This may include any experience or qualities that show how you have exhibited leadership such as assigning work to others
- letter of interest should not be longer than one page
- Describes your interest in the Transit Facilities Electrician Lead position and how your experiences and abilities have prepared you to take on the job duties
- Supplemental Questionnaire
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 an interview.
After selection, employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed reference checks and a driver's abstract review.
Union Membership: This position is represented by IBEW L77.
Class Code: 8213200
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.
For more information about careers with Rail, please visit: kingcounty.gov/metro/RailCareers , or with this QR Code.
#RailCareers #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:
- 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.
