Transit Maintenance Machinist
- Summary
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About the Transit Maintenance Machinist
The Maintenance Machinist is responsible for performing machining activities on mechanical and automotive equipment for Transit vehicles in the Vehicle Maintenance Section. This position requires skills in machining techniques, machining methods, and with tool operating procedures. You must be able to read blueprint specifications to fabricate replacement parts. Positions in this classification start at 90% of top pay scale, which is currently an hourly rate of $37.59.
About Transit Vehicle Maintenance
The Mission of Vehicle Maintenance is to provide customers safe, dependable, clean transportation in a timely, cost effective, environmentally sensitive manner, with a work force that values teamwork, communication and diversity.Safety Sensitive Position
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive 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 substances testing program protocols.
- Job Duties
- Perform skilled machining operations on mechanical/automotive equipment in support of the Vehicle Maintenance Section;
- Set up and operate manual and C.N.C. machine tools such as engine lathes, grinders, honing, milling machines, drill presses, metal spraying equipment and metal working machines;
- Repair and rebuild automotive/mechanical components from equipment such as engines, transmissions, differentials, gears and shafting;
- Remove broken bolts and fasteners, repair and replace damaged screw thread (helical), thread inserts, and recut threads;
- Fabricate hydraulic systems and special fittings and attachments for automotive and other equipment;
- Disassemble, repair, re-assemble and install pumps, compressors and electric motors in proper alignment;
- Fabricate replacement parts from raw material;
- Read and follow blueprints and sketches to repair and fabricate replacement parts. Fabricate necessary fixtures, tools and dies;
- Determine precise tolerances using micrometers, dial indicators, Vernier Height Gauges and other appropriate instruments for measurement;
- Using prescribed safety methods, rig, lift and transport heavy motors, pumps, engines, transmissions, valves and related equipment from one work location to another;
- Evaluate needs and failures, and determine appropriate course of action;
- May provide direction to other employees in the skilled crafts area on assigned work projects;
- Clean and store equipment and tools. Design and sharpen tool bits as necessary. Keep work area clear;
- Provide machining support for the streetcar/light rail; and
- Work with computer terminal to input and extract data as required.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Completion of a 4-year machinist apprenticeship program or any equivalent combination of experience and education, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work;
- Two years of journey-level experience as a maintenance machinist and the demonstrated ability to perform work at the journey level;
- Knowledge of industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, and applicable regulations and procedures that apply to a vehicle repair facility;
- Strong knowledge and understanding of automotive parts and components;
- Skill in conceptualizing, measuring, and fabricating metal parts, tools, equipment, fixtures, and related metal items;
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, air drills, die grinders, torque wrenches, and hydraulic presses;
- Skill in basic mathematics;
- Ability to work from drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, sketches, and from oral and written directions;
- Ability to input and extract data as needed from a computer. Skilled in CAD/CAM software;
- Good communications skills for the purposes of being able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain quality standards;
- Ability to work on a team with a diverse group of employees; and
- Ability to meet and maintain the attendance requirements of the position.
- A valid driver license with acceptable driving record and the demonstrated ability to drive in a safe and responsible manner is required. Out of state applicants must obtain their Washington State driver license by hire date.
- Supplemental Information
Who May Apply
This position is open to the general public and all King County employees. First consideration may be given to internal King County candidates. This recruitment will be used to fill an immediate career service vacancy and may be used to create an eligibility list for future career service and term-limited- temporary vacancies in the next 12 months.Application and Selection Process
Complete the online employment application and supplemental questions completely. It is required to make a separate entry in the application for each and every job you have worked for the last ten years. (If you have less than ten years of employment history, list information for all years you have.) It is highly recommended that you also include an entry for every relevant job you have had before then, with correct dates and complete description of duties and reasons for leaving.Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a testing process. Those passing the test will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Testing Information
There will be a one hour written test. Testing is currently scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021. If selected, you will be scheduled for testing between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You must take the test onsite in King County, WA. Candidates are tested in journey-level maintenance machinist knowledge. You are only permitted to test once every six months. Interviews will be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores.
Interview Information
Interviews are scheduled to take place between the dates of April 6-8, 2021. All interviews will be conducted in person. Those who interview successfully will be placed on an eligibility list for placement into vacancies as they occur.Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, being hired will be contingent on passing all requirements outlined for King County safety-sensitive positions. Those requirements include: an acceptable five-year driving record, satisfactory reference checks, checks for any drug testing administered by your last two years' employers, and passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Vacancy Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one career service position.
Applications received may be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates to fill future vacancies in the same classification that might occur over the following 12 months at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work Schedule
Employees in this non-exempt classification work a 40 hour per week schedule. Employees may work on one of two shifts (day or swing) Monday through Friday. Those who are assigned to swing shift will receive shift differential pay in accordance with provisions of the Local 587 labor agreement. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority system and schedules are bid on three times a year.
Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location. These positions are FLSA non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay.
Work Environment
Work is performed at a vehicle maintenance base with exposure to grease, dirt, carbon monoxide and diesel fumes. Some duties are also performed outdoors, involving exposure to all kinds of weather.
Physical Requirements
The job requires basic levels of physical skill and regular kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching above and below the waist, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting and carrying, with assistance, of items up to 100 pounds.
Union Representation
Positions in this classification are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.Classification Code
8450100
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Robin St. James (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor
Robin.StJames@kingcounty.gov
Forbes recently named King County 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 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 process, or if you have questions please contact Robin St. James via email at Robin.StJames@kingcounty.gov.
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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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff AND the position I was laid off from was the same, or a higher percentage of, FT status when compared to this one.
- No
02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided, otherwise answer N/A. 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff03When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application. Failure to do so can result in disqualification from consideration. Please check off all of the items that you have completed in your application:- Completed education history
- Detailed description of each position held in the last ten years. (Please also list any gaps in employment and reason unemployed.)
- Reason for leaving employers. (In cases of termination, full explanation regarding why you were terminated is required.)
- Rate of pay
- Supervisor name
- Employer phone number
04Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years?- Yes
- No
05If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and the reason for termination(s). Please understand that "Will explain in interview" is not a valid response and may result in your application not being considered further. (If not, please answer N/A.)06Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?- Yes
- No
07If you answered yes to the previous question, list employer name and date. If not, please answer N/A.08Do you currently possess a valid driver license? Please indicate if you ALSO hold a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), and any endorsements. Check all that apply.- Valid driver license
- Class A CDL/Permit
- Class B CDL/Permit
- Air Brake restriction removed
- Passenger endorsement
- I do not have a valid driver license at this time
09Have you had a driver license in another state besides Washington in the last five years?- Yes
- No
10If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last five years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s). If not, enter N/A.11In the last five years, has your driver license been revoked or suspended?- Yes
- No
12If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below. (Check all that apply.)- Moving violation(s)
- Unpaid parking ticket(s)
- Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
- Child support enforcement
- My license has not been suspended in the last five years
13If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.- One time
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
14Do 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)
- Hit and run incident (you were the driver in violation)
- Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault
- Open Container Violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
15How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five years?- One
- Two
- Three or more
- None- I have no moving violations
16How many at fault accidents have you had in the last five years?- One
- Two or more
- I have not had any at-fault accidents in the last five years
17Do you have at least two years of journey-level experience as a maintenance machinist? (The employment information section of you application must clearly reflect your experience.)- Yes
- No
18Please select the answer that best applies to you.- I have completed a four-year machinist apprenticeship program.
- I have attended a machinist apprenticeship program, but did not complete it.
- I have not attended or completed a machinist apprenticeship program.
19If you have attended or completed a machinist apprenticeship program, list: the name of the apprenticeship program, location, and number of years attended. If you have not attended a machinist apprenticeship program enter N/A.20Please list the automotive/mechanic equipment you have worked on, and describe the machining tasks that you performed on the equipment. Be specific in describing the kind of work you have done. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A.21Please list some of the most commonly used tools and equipment that you routinely use in your work and explain what you generally use them for.22Do you have experience working from blueprints and sketches to repair and fabricate replacement parts?- Yes
- No
23If you answered yes to the question above, describe your experience working with blueprints and sketches to repair and fabricate replacement parts. If you do not have this experience enter N/A.24If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only.)- Yes
- No
25I certify that statements made by me on the application 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
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