Lead Sheet Metal Worker (Internal)
- Summary
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.
At King County Metro Transit we believe:
Our diverse culture encompasses unique perspectives, knowledge, skills and abilities, and the rich dimensions of their unique identity that each member of the Metro community brings to
work
Transit Sheet Metal Worker Lead Role
The responsibilities of this classification include assigning and coordinating the work of sheet metal workers and performing the full range of responsibilities identified in the Transit Sheet Metal Worker classification.
The Vehicle Maintenance section operates three shifts (day, swing and graveyard) seven days a week at various locations throughout King County. Openings may occur on all shifts. Swing and graveyard shift employees receive a shift differential. Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority system, which occurs three times a year. Graveyard and/or swing shift vacancies will be the most likely openings.
Who may apply: This represented position is open only to Transit Division employees who have completed two years of current, full-time journey level service at Metro within the classification to be led (overtime hours not applied) as of the closing date of this job announcement. This recruitment will be used to fill one current vacancy and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months.
Forms and materials required: Applicants for this position are required to submit the complete online application form and answers to the attached supplemental questions.
Work location: Assignment may be to any one of the Vehicle Maintenance Base locations.
Work schedule: This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is overtime eligible.
For more Information please contact:
Jessica Mango
Human Resources Analyst
Jmango@kingcounty.gov
- Job Duties
- • Assign work to sheet metal workers in accordance with work orders and preventative maintenance schedules.• Direct, coordinate and assist sheet metal workers in the inspection, diagnosis, overhaul and repair of body and structural parts on buses, trolleys, cars, cleaners, fork lifts, street carts, line hoisters and ventilation systems.• Perform or assist in the welding, riveting and brazing of metals in the repair and fabrication of body and equipment sections working from blueprints, sketches and oral instructions.• Respond to questions and provide technical advice and assistance to sheet metal workers on work assignments• Provide lead direction to other employees in skilled craft areas on assigned work projects.• Train new and current personnel in required aspects of maintenance and repair and base safety procedures.• Inspect completed work assignments to ensure that work has been completed in a quality manner and that equipment is in proper working order.• Maintain shop records or work orders, completed repairs, time worked, and materials used.• Input and extract data using a computer terminal.• Perform other relate duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- • Two years of journey level experience at Metro within the classification to be led by the closing date of the posting.• A valid Washington State commercial (Class B optional) driver's license is required.• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.• Demonstrated ability to drive in a safe and responsible manner.• Lead experience is desirable.
- Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements: The job requires considerable physical skill and sustained periods of physical effort. Frequent lifting or carrying of welding and cutting tools weighing up to 20 pounds is required. Lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance is also required.
SELECTION PROCESS:
There are four (4) parts to the process.
Part I: A record review will be completed only on applicants who demonstrate their competitiveness by meeting the minimum qualifications as described above. the record review will be conducted based upon the work record calculations criteria described in this announcement. If you pass the record review, you will proceed to the next part of the recruitment process. Points accrued in the review will not be carried over and added to points received on the written exam (i.e. points will not be added or subtracted from the written exam results based upon the work record).
Upon completion of a record review, the hiring authority will issue notification slips for candidates to review the results of the work record evaluation. Candidates will be asked to sign their work record calculations worksheet in the presence of the hiring authority, who will also sign it. if there are discrepancies or disagreements about the work record evaluation, they must be resolved prior to the hiring authority submitting the record review form to Transit Human Resources.
Part II: A written exam and/or oral exam (interview) will be given to applicants who meet the work record calculation threshold requirement. Candidates will not be allowed to bring notes or other written materials into or out of interviews or written exams. Written exams may involve use of a computer.
Part IV: Transit management will make the final selection of candidate(s) to be hired and/or placed on an eligibility list based on the outcome of the recruitment process. If an eligibility list is created it will remain in effect for twelve months, or until exhausted, at the discretion of the hiring authority. Final offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and an acceptable driving record. Transit Human Resources will request all driving abstracts for employees who successfully pass reference checks.
Work Record Calculation Criteria:- All calculation are based on the fact that the applicant is a current, full-time journey-level Transit Vehicle Maintenance employee within the classification of Sheet Metal Worker.
- Work record calculations will be based on the employee's most recent twenty-four (24) months of full-time work history at King County Metro. For this recruitment, the period from 8/24/2017 - 8/24/2019 will be reviewed.
- Employees must have worked at least 1,200 hours in the last twelve months. For employees that may have worked less than 1,200 hours per year due to FMLA protected eave, records will be reviewed beyond twenty-four (24) months for the equivalent amount of leave time.
- Employees with an annual performance appraisal rating in the previous twenty-four (24) months lower than 3.00 (satisfactory) will not be considered for this recruitment.
- Applicants will be screened out of the selection process if the record review totals 15 or more points.
- Points will be assigned within each of the following work record categories:
Late Occurrences = 3 points each (previous 180 days)
Major Infractions = 15 points (previous 24 months)
Minor infractions = 5 points (previous 12 months)
Suspension or decision making leave = 10 points (previous 24 months)
Union Membership: This position is represented by Local 587 of the Amalgamated Transit
Union.
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 been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include layoff/Reduction in Force.)- Yes
- No
03If 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")04Have 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
05If so, for which employer and when? (If not, please answer "N/A").06Are you currently in possession of a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License Class B or above?- Yes
- No
07Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last 5 years? (6)- Yes
- No
08If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last 5 years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s). (7)09In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?- Yes
- No
10If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below, check all that apply. (9)- Moving violation
- Unpaid parking ticket(s)
- Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
- Child support enforcement
- I have not had my license suspended
11If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason. (10)- Once
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
12Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? Select all that apply. (11)- 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
13How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?- No code violations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
14If 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 may result in your application not being considered. If no violations, please answer "N/A". (13)15How many at fault accidents have you had in the last 5 years? (14)- No accidents
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
16List 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". (15)17If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the testing process only.- Yes
- No
18Are you currently employed by King County Metro Vehicle Maintenance as a career service Sheet Metal Worker?- Yes
- No
19If yes to the previous question, how many years have you been employed by King County Metro Vehicle Maintenance as a career service Sheet Metal Worker?- One year or Less
- More than one year, but less than two years
- Two or More years
20How many years of ex experience do you have leading the work of others?- None
- One year or less
- More than one year, but less than two years
- Two or more years
21For the previous question, please tell us where you obtained this experience. Please include your job title, dates of employment, and how many people you typically led. If none, enter "N/A"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
23have 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, preemployment 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 my 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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