Rail Electro-Mechanic
Rail Electro-Mechanic
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Offering New Hire Recruitment/Retention Bonus up to $3000!
King County Metro Transitis looking for dependable detailorientedElectroMechanics to perform journeylevel electrical electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment.This recruitmentwill fillmultiple career service vacanciesand may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months at the discretion of the hiring manager. This classification is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles and their electronic equipment and systems communication systems surveillance equipment and other related equipment.The Rail Division
King County Metro Transits Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transits Link light rail service and City of Seattles streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6mile 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 Seattles downtown core. These rail services complement Metros extensive fixedroute 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.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants internal and externalandwill be used to fill current career service vacancies at Rail and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service and/or temporary vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Airforce: 2T3XI Army: 915A Coast Guard: MK Marine Corps: 3524 Navy: ASE CM.
Candidates must complete and pass a written knowledge test and handson test to demonstrate qualifications.Outlined below are competencies that will be assessed in both the written and handson tests. It is recommended that you study or refresh your knowledge on the specified areas listed below. Interviews will be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores.
Written test subjects:- AC/DCTheory
- Digital and Analog electronics
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Schematics and Print reading
- Test Instruments
- Motors
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hand tool basics
- Use of precision tools
- Reading schematics
- Electrical troubleshooting
Work Schedule
This position is nonexempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off.The work schedule may include non standard work hours including evenings weekends and holidays as needed. Schedules are based on a seniority pick system which occurs two times per year.Per the union contract shift differentials are paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5 for second shift and 7.5 for third shift on top of hourly pay.The Current hourly rates are:- Day shift positions: $38.82$55.46
- 2ndShift: $40.76$58.23
- 3rd Shift: $41.7359.62
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail ElectroMechanics work at the Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S Seattle WA 98134 and OMF Eastth Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005.Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application atwww.kingcounty which includes the Supplemental Questions. Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately) duties explained reasons for leaving salary etc. Your job history in the employment application should go back ten years (if you have ten years of employment). Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs atwww.kingcounty/jobs.Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty/jobs. If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement as noted above.An Employer To Be Proud OfKing 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. Working for Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry.
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region). We offer a benefits package that includes competitive medical dental and vision benefits for the whole family including stateregistered domestic partner competitive vacation sick holiday and executive leave plans and participation in the States Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided as well as the option of participating in the Countys deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). For more details please see the Benefits tab on this posting.
Additional Benefits- Yearly tool allowance
- Footgear (one pair of boots socks and cushioned inserts)
- Safety clothing uniforms and equipment provided
- Transit pass good on Metro Pierce Community and Sound Transit
Khadija Almohanawy HR AnalystJob 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. You will:
- Diagnose test maintain repair and overhaul rail/streetcar vehicles electrical electronic and mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematics drawings wiring diagrams operations manuals and manufacturer instructions.
- Conduct safety and preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles systems and equipment; document defects maintenance and repairs.
- Troubleshoot repair replace or modify mechanical electronic and electrical components analog and solidstate electronic systems and defective parts for a variety of equipment and systems controls.
- Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
- Prepare time and material cost estimates and maintain records; prepare various activity and status reports document defects and repairs on inspection forms work orders or designated computer programs.
- Rerail trains/streetcars and recover vehicles from accidents.
- Install special electronic testing systems and communication devices on cars; service and maintain microprocessor control systems; calibrate and repair test equipment.
- Inspect test maintain repair service rebuild and overhaul electrical mechanical and electronic subsystems on rail/streetcar vehicles.
- Maintain parts inventory and computer inventory records.
- Operate computers for testing and diagnosing fault log management and related data input and retrieval.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:
Option 1: Two of more years of journeylevel experience in trade such as heavy rebuild fleet auto equipment industrial mechanic experience which includes experience effectively performing electrical and mechanical maintenance. OrOption 2: Completion of a twoyear vocational program in heavy equipment fleet auto or industrial mechanics or another closely related field.
Additional qualifications include:- Skill in the application of electrical and mechanical principles repair methods standards and practices typically found in a journey level skilled trades position.
- Skill in developing and implementing safety inspection procedures.
- Skill in the application of testing and inspection methods including solid state circuitry diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures.
- Skill in the use of operating portable test equipment bench type workstations tools parts and supply manuals needed in the repair maintenance and installation of electrical electronic and mechanical systems and equipment.
- Skill in reading and interpreting schematics maintenance manuals technical information in repair manuals service change bulletins parts and supply manuals and specifications.
- Skill in maintaining repairing troubleshooting rebuilding and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems.
- Skill in preparing written reports documenting defects and repairs on inspection forms work orders and designated computer programs; prepare accurate time and material cost estimates and keep accurate records.
- Skill in applying industrial safety procedures and standards including cleaning and maintaining shop area.
- Skill in problem solving analyzing and diagnosing equipment problems.
- Skill in the operation of current Windows based computer software; skill in learning new operating systems and staying current on all new technologies introduced into transit industries as it relates to light rail/ streetcar vehicle maintenance.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
- Skill in working under established deadlines and timeframes.
- Skill in leading and training others.
- Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655
- A valid Drivers License and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an outofstate drivers license you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
- Must pass reference check
- Light Rail Vehicle or Streetcar Yard Operator Certification
Requires the ability to be mobile perform manual labor exert physical effort while standing walking or lifting materials tools and objects weighting up to 70 pounds such as rerailing jacks and large parts.
Working Environment:
This position will be performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather. Must be able to work from high places.Supplemental Information
Selection Process
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 participate in a comprehensive written knowledge test and handson test. If an applicant is screened out at any step in the process there is a90day waiting period to retest.
Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations drug screens and a drug and alcohol background checks. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.
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To Apply
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Employment Type
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