Transit Metal Constructor
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on November 21, 2024
Salary
$74,755.20 - $106,787.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024JPM22528
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date
11/20/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
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.
Metro Transit's Vehicle Maintenance Division is hiring a skilled Automotive Welder (Transit Metal Constructor) to become an integral part of our team. This is a Term Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment. This journey-level position is responsible for fabricating and repairing a variety of ferrous and nonferrous alloy metal structures and equipment. The Automotive Welder will use specialized equipment to weld, design, and repair metal forms.
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division
The Vehicle Maintenance Division takes pride in meeting our customers' expectations for safe, dependable, clean, and environmentally sound vehicles. Metro's bus fleet maintenance takes place at seven bus bases and at our central Component Supply Center, where specialized work is done. The majority of Metro's buses are hybrids, followed by electric trolley, and several battery-electric buses. Metro has long been an innovator in green vehicle technology and plans to transition to battery-electric buses as we move toward our goal of a zero-emission fleet. Our division is committed to working in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive manner and values teamwork, communication, diversity, and social justice.
Who may apply and position information:
We are accepting applications from all qualified applicants. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Term Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification within the Vehicle Maintenance Division. This position will not be eligible for PERS.
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 an Automotive Welder (Transit Metal Constructor), you will also:
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
This position requires sustained physical effort, including frequent walking, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and arm motion involving reaching overhead. You will also be asked to occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier objects with assistance.
The following application materials are required:
Application Requirements and Selection Process
King County application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience,) including answers to the supplemental questions.
Please note: The "duties" section in the Work Experience area of the application is free text and should be used to detail how you specifically meet the experience we are seeking. You should list all information you feel is important for the team reviewing your application to take into consideration when comparing your application against the outlined job requirements and the competitive applications that others will provide. You may also leave nontransferable skills off your previous duties.
Each application will be individually screened to determine if it provides details showing how minimum qualifications have been met, that the job information is complete, and that information given in response to a Supplemental Question is supported by the details listed in the Work Experience section and following the outlined application instructions. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted will be invited to participate in a testing process. Those passing the test will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as a hands-on skills test, reference checks, or internal record reviews. Management will make the final selection of the candidate to be placed in the special duty assignment. The SDA will also be dependent on approval from your current supervisor. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Testing Information
This recruitment includes an in-person test. If invited to test, please bring shop attire/wear what you feel comfortable welding in. Please bring a welding hood. One can be provided if you do not have one.
Interview Information
All interviews will be conducted in person. Those who interview successfully will be placed on an eligibility list for placement into vacancies.
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 a valid driver's license with an acceptable five-year driving record, two-year FTA background verification, passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and satisfactory reference checks.
Classification
8443100 Transit Metal Constructor
Union Representation
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
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
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Japatra McGee (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor
jamcgee@kingcounty.gov
Forbes 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 are 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 Americans 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.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to visit the Career Support Services website for resources on how to complete application materials for King County recruitments.
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.
$74,755.20 - $106,787.20 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number
2024JPM22528
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date
11/20/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
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.
Metro Transit's Vehicle Maintenance Division is hiring a skilled Automotive Welder (Transit Metal Constructor) to become an integral part of our team. This is a Term Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment. This journey-level position is responsible for fabricating and repairing a variety of ferrous and nonferrous alloy metal structures and equipment. The Automotive Welder will use specialized equipment to weld, design, and repair metal forms.
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division
The Vehicle Maintenance Division takes pride in meeting our customers' expectations for safe, dependable, clean, and environmentally sound vehicles. Metro's bus fleet maintenance takes place at seven bus bases and at our central Component Supply Center, where specialized work is done. The majority of Metro's buses are hybrids, followed by electric trolley, and several battery-electric buses. Metro has long been an innovator in green vehicle technology and plans to transition to battery-electric buses as we move toward our goal of a zero-emission fleet. Our division is committed to working in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive manner and values teamwork, communication, diversity, and social justice.
Who may apply and position information:
We are accepting applications from all qualified applicants. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Term Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility list for future Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification within the Vehicle Maintenance Division. This position will not be eligible for PERS.
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 an Automotive Welder (Transit Metal Constructor), you will also:
- Perform skilled oxyacetylene and electric arc welding and cutting on transit and automotive vehicles and mechanical equipment; able to use plasma cutter.
- Fabricate and repair various types of mechanical equipment.
- Perform skilled welding (stick, mig, and tig) in the shop and field on all types of metals and alloys, including soft and low-temperature silver soldering.
- Fabricate and repair brackets, vehicle frames, pump bases, tanks, panels, tools, shafts, and related mechanical equipment.
- Interpret drawings and specifications, layout work, mark dimensions, angles, and cutouts on metal plates and pipe.
- Cut, shape, and weld metal plates, parts, and structural members.
- Build up metal on shafts, bits, and tools for machining.
- Shape, punch, drill, and secure metal parts, steel decks, trusses, machinery foundations, brackets, and hand & guardrails; use horizontal and vertical saws.
- Weld aluminum transmission housing and internal parts using mig and tig welders.
- Operate heat treat furnaces and temper metal parts.
- Design and fabricate transport lifting and storage equipment.
- Straighten warped/damaged parts using hydraulic press, ironwork, punch press, and shear.
- Adhere to prescribed safety practices, methods, and precautions in lifting and transporting heavy components.
- Maintain records of orders, completed repairs, time worked, and materials used; enter and extract data using an automated vehicle maintenance system.
- Able to use Microsoft Office software products (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a two-year community college or trade school welding course, which includes oxyacetylene, arc (stick, mig and tig), is required, as well as two years of journey-level experience OR any equivalent combination of four years of experience and training in the welding trade which provides the applicant with the necessary skills to perform the work of the position.
Knowledge of:
- Oxyacetylene and electric arc welding
- The performance characteristics of a variety of metals and alloys
- Appropriate heat, cold, and related thermal techniques used in the repair, assembly, and disassembly of parts and equipment
- Industrial safety rules, shop safety rules, and applicable regulations and procedures that apply to a vehicle repair facility
- Proficiency in all phases of welding
- Conceptualizing, measuring, and fabricating metal parts, tools, equipment, fixtures, and related metal items
- Operating metal working tools and equipment
- Determining required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
- Welding components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions, on and/or off vehicles
- Providing a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
- Basic math skills
- Work from drawings, schematics, specifications, sketches, and from oral and written directions
- Perform frequent lifting (with assistance) of metal plates, fuel tanks, and oxygen & acetylene tanks weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance from lifting equipment
- Input and extract data as needed from a computer, including basic ability to use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Work independently and without direct supervision and also work as part of a diverse team
- Think logically and critically in order to effectively problem-solve and interpret blueprints and sketches
- Communicate effectively over the phone, email, and in person
- Obtain fall protection certification and work at heights (roof of the bus)
- Perform welding while using a respirator
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Basic automotive knowledge
- Knowledge of CAD Design Software
- Familiarity with CNC Plasma equipment
- A valid Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of hire. Must be able to drive to other Metro Transit bases/KC locations.
- For this position, it's essential that you furnish your own tools for the job. A list of required tools will be provided during the interview process.
This position requires sustained physical effort, including frequent walking, standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and arm motion involving reaching overhead. You will also be asked to occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and heavier objects with assistance.
Supplemental Information
The following application materials are required:
- An online King County application, updated with all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with detailed job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Supplemental questions
Application Requirements and Selection Process
King County application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience,) including answers to the supplemental questions.
Please note: The "duties" section in the Work Experience area of the application is free text and should be used to detail how you specifically meet the experience we are seeking. You should list all information you feel is important for the team reviewing your application to take into consideration when comparing your application against the outlined job requirements and the competitive applications that others will provide. You may also leave nontransferable skills off your previous duties.
Each application will be individually screened to determine if it provides details showing how minimum qualifications have been met, that the job information is complete, and that information given in response to a Supplemental Question is supported by the details listed in the Work Experience section and following the outlined application instructions. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted will be invited to participate in a testing process. Those passing the test will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as a hands-on skills test, reference checks, or internal record reviews. Management will make the final selection of the candidate to be placed in the special duty assignment. The SDA will also be dependent on approval from your current supervisor. Pay for SDA will be in accordance with Personnel Guidelines or the selected employee's collective bargaining agreement.
Testing Information
This recruitment includes an in-person test. If invited to test, please bring shop attire/wear what you feel comfortable welding in. Please bring a welding hood. One can be provided if you do not have one.
Interview Information
All interviews will be conducted in person. Those who interview successfully will be placed on an eligibility list for placement into vacancies.
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 a valid driver's license with an acceptable five-year driving record, two-year FTA background verification, passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and satisfactory reference checks.
Classification
8443100 Transit Metal Constructor
Union Representation
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
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
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Japatra McGee (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor
jamcgee@kingcounty.gov
Forbes 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 are 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 Americans 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.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to visit the Career Support Services website for resources on how to complete application materials for King County recruitments.
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.
