Equipment Service Worker
- Summary
- 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.
A Leader In The Nation's Public Transportation Industry
Providing vehicle maintenance services for Metro Transit is a career with meaning. 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.
A Day In The Life
Ask any employee in vehicle maintenance and they will tell you there is no such thing as a "normal day." The reality is that variety in vehicle maintenance keeps things interesting and challenging. King County is seeking an equipment service worker who thrives on the extraordinary to perform basic auto-motive and heavy-duty equipment servicing and maintenance. This includes assisting mechanics as requested and performing a variety of shop duties typical of an equipment repair shop environment, and maintaining shop and service records. You'll get to service gasoline powered automotive equipment, hybrid and diesel powered coaches, electric powered trolleys and other motorized and auxiliary equipment.
Around The Clock Operation
The Vehicle Maintenance section operates three shifts (day, swing and graveyard) seven days a week at various location throughout King County. Openings may occur on all shifts. Swing and graveyard shift employees receive a shift differential. Employees work a 40 per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority "pick" system, which occurs three times a year. Graveyard and/or swing shift vacancies will be the most likely openings. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location. Positions to be filled by this recruitment are non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay.
Who May Apply:
This career service position is open to the general public. This recruitment will be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies in both career service (permanent) and term-limited temporary vacancies.
How To Apply:
An online King County application and completion of the online Supplemental Questions are required.
Contact Information:
Jessica Mango
Jmango@kingcounty.gov
206-477-9082 - Job Duties
What You'll Get to Do in This Position
- Fuel and clean transit buses to be placed in service on a daily basis, check tires and fluid levels, report defects.
- Inspect automotive equipment for servicing needs. Service equipment with fuel, oil, water and air. Perform other related accessory maintenance tasks.
- Observe and report mechanical and other defects. Assist mechanics as needed. Lubricate all types of automotive equipment including automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
- Change oil and filters. Change tires as needed.
- Clean and wash equipment. Attach and remove snow chains. Park and deliver motor vehicles. Do minor repairs (tighten mirrors, swipe arms).
- Assist in cleaning shop and working areas. Clean and care for tools. Assist in minor storekeeping duties and steam cleaning.
- Keep routine records of tank gauge readings, amount of supplies used, vehicle numbers and routine servicing activities. Prepare required reports.
- Use maintenance charts and manuals as needed.
- Direct all types of vehicles to parking stalls. Park vehicles.
- Operate high pressure steam cleaning equipment. Clean and maintain chemical balance in hot tanks and deliver cleaned parts to proper locations.
- May be required to pick up or deliver parts as needed between bases. Input or extract data using a computer terminal as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- At A Minimum To Qualify For This Position You Will Need:
One year of automotive equipment servicing experience is required.
OR
Graduation from an accredited pre-apprenticeship program for the trades may be substituted for the one year automotive equipment servicing experience.
Additional minimum requirements include:- Possession of a current, valid Washington State driver's license and ability to obtain an Instruction Permit for Commercial Driver's License, Class B before hire.
- Ability to communicate and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to accurately perform simple numeric record keeping tasks. Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Ability to meet and maintain the attendance requirements of the position. Demonstrated ability to drive in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to meet the physical and working condition requirements listed below.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software programs to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems and related software applications.
The job requires a range of physical skills normally associated with automotive service and maintenance activities including standing, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, twisting, and the operation of foot controls while driving. Continuous hand and finger manipulations are required. Probing, dumping and inserting fare boxes into their receive bins involves pushing and pulling, bending and crouching, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds (this includes full fare box cash boxes as well as automotive parts).
- Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a vehicle maintenance garage with exposure to grease, dirt, carbon monoxide and diesel fumes. Employees must be willing and able to wear protective clothing as required while on duty, and to observe all required safety standards and precautions. Some duties are also performed outdoors, involving exposure to all kinds of weather, e.g. parking vehicles, attaching and removing snow chains. Employees must be willing and able to learn to drive and operate all kinds of equipment, as well as to perform duties other than vehicle servicing, (such as driving vehicles, filling out reports, and removing trolley polls from wires, etc.). Because this is a safety sensitive position, Equipment Service Workers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. In addition, they must maintain a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's license and the correspondingly required medical certification.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for qualifications. The most competitive applicants may be invited an interview. Those who interview successfully may be placed on an eligibility list and will be considered for vacancies as they occur. The list will be in place for 12 months or until all candidates have been considered, at the discretion of the hiring authority. Selected candidates will be extended conditional job offers that will be converted to final job offers upon completion of a physical examination and drug screen, drug and alcohol background check, reference checks from previous/current employer(s) and/or pre-apprenticeship instructor references, and review of driving record.
Union Representation:
Positions in this classification are represented by Local 587 of the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Class Code: 930270
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the contact listed on the job announcement or the department's Human Resources Service Delivery Manager.
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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01When 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 that you have held in the last ten years. Please list gaps in employment and reason
- Reason for leaving employers, (in cases of termination, state why you were terminated)
- Supervisor Name
- Employer phone number
02Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not get hired, safety- sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?- Yes
- No
03If so, for which employer and when, if not, please answer "N/A".04Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Please indicate if you ALSO hold a Class A or Class B CDL license, and any endorsements. Check all that apply- Valid Driver's License
- Class A CDL/Permit
- Class B CDL/Permit
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Passenger Endorsement
- I do not have a Driver's License
05Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last five (5) years?- Yes
- No
06If 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 no, please write "N/A")07Do 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
- Vehicular Homicide or Vehicular Assault
- Open Container Violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
08In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?- Yes
- No
09If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below: (Check all that apply)- Moving Violations
- Unpaid Parking Ticket(s)
- Unpaid Traffic Ticket(s)
- Child Support Enforcement
- I have not had my license suspended
10If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended here: (regardless of reason)- One Time
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
11How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?- No code violations
- One-Two
- Three-four
- Five or more
12If you indicated above that you have been cited, list the date and offense. For speeding tickets, please list the posted speed limit and your actual speed. Be sure to include whether your license was suspended for the citation, and whether or not the ticket has been paid. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION COMPLETELY AS DIRECTED WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FURTHER. (If no violations, please answer "N/A")13How many at-fault accidents have you had in the last five (5) years?- None
- One
- More Than one
14List all accidents you have had in the last five years in which you were at fault, including employment-related accidents. Include the month and year of the accident, a brief description, the approximate dollar damage, whether or not there were injuries as a result of the accident, and if you were given a traffic citation. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered further. (If no at-fault accidents, please answer "N/A")15Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years?- Yes
- No
16If 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 will result in your application not being considered further. (If not, please answer "N/A")17How much experience do you have with automotive equipment servicing?- None
- Less than one year
- More than one year but less than two years
- More than two years but less than three years
- Three or more years
18Have you graduated from an accredited pre-apprenticeship program for trades? (Please note, this is NOT referring to an apprenticeship, but a preparation course for apprenticeship).- Yes
- No
19If yes to the previous question, please indicate what pre-apprenticeship program you completed, and when you graduated. (If no, enter "N/A")20What types of vehicles have you performed routine service and maintenance on? (Check all that apply)- Buses
- Automobiles
- Trucks
- Other heavy-duty equipment
- None of the aboce
21If 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
22I certify that the 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
23I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I also understand that the provisions of the job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results for drug and alcohol background check, pre- employment physical, drug testing, reference checks, driver's record evaluation, and criminal history checks. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing by name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above referenced information.- Yes
- No
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