Rail Electrical Worker
Rail Electrical Worker
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Job Description
Summary
- Rail Electrical WorkerThis recruitment will be used to fill multiple career serviceRail Electrical Worker positions. These positions will perform skilled high voltage 600 volts and above) journeylevel work to troubleshoot maintain repair upgrade and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on rail electrical systems as well as electrical systems and equipment in Light Rail shops tunnels and other facilities.
About Metro Transits Expanding 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 on line for years to come.
Pay Information
This is a singlewage position.Current day shift wage is $67.70/hour and 2nd/3rd shifts wage is $71.76/hour.
These positions are considered safety sensitive.Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment will be subject to random postaccident reasonable suspicion return to duty and followup drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.
Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified applicants although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 77 who apply within the initial five 5 working days of this posting will be given first consideration.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Airforce: 3E0X1 Army: 21R Coast Guard: ELC Marine Corps: 1141 Navy: CE 6180.
To Apply:Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions below.Please ensure you are submitting a thorough application and answering all required supplemental questions.If you need clarification on this please reach out to me via email at before the application period closes.
Helpful information on how to submit a competitive thorough and complete application can be found here (we suggest you review prior to submitting your application):Required Application Materials:- An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more if necessary) with all duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions.
This nonexempt position is eligible for overtime pay at double time rate and employees must be willing and able to work any shift. This position is part of a workgroup that provides 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year support.
Work Location- Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S. Seattle WA.
- Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East atth Ave NE Bellevue WA.
- Maintenance of Way North (MOWN) at N.137th St. Seattle WA
- And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact:
Khadija Almohanawy HR Analyst 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.
Job Duties include:- Work safely to maintain Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems (OCS); and associated components such as messenger wire contact wire section insulators pole and enclosure mounted switches air gaps insulated and uninsulated overlaps poles underground feeders switches electrical wiring and systems including a variety of single phase three phase and DC systems.
- Work safely to maintain Traction Power Substations (TPSS) troubleshoot and repair all feeder cables and associated components underground feeders enclosed crawl space associated components switches electrical wiring relays and monitoring systems including a variety of single phase and three phase AC and DC systems.
- Perform inspections maintenance and upgrades of Traction Power Substations and their components such as switches transformers rectifiers fuses relays programmable logic controllers (PLCs) batteries chargers and associated equipment.
- Perform high voltage work and maintain and repair low voltage systems such as fire and security alarms; maintain and repair transfer switches and uninterruptible power supplies.
- Perform high voltage tests on power cables and equipment; splice maintain and terminate all types of low and high voltage cable; pull rack and secure high and low voltage cables in manholes conduits tunnels and vaults.
- Maintain and repair equipment in Light Rail shops offices park and ride lots and tunnels.
- Flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones; setup workzone traffic control areas.
- Maintain and provide daily work records and complete work requests.
- Load and unload tools materials and equipment.
- Maintain appropriate parts stock on assigned vehicles in substations and shops.
- Operate company assigned vehicles including hirail and aerial lift equipment and perform rolling inspections from raised aerial equipment.
- Read and interpret distribution maps feeder maps blueprints schematics and other drawings.
- Plan schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades and divisions.
- Trim trees and other vegetation which may interfere with train movement or electrical installations.
- Pump water from vaults and manholes.
- Perform snow and ice removal.
- Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
- Inspect relevant work completed by contractors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Three 3 years of high voltage 600 volts and above) electrical maintenance and/or electrical construction experience including any handson experience acquired in an educational program which provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job duties.
- Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate (EL01 Journey Level Line Worker Certificate High Voltage Journey Level CertificateOR equivalent high voltage certification is required.
- Knowledge of national state and local electrical codes and means of compliance.
- Knowledge of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and APTA (American Public Transportation Association) standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory high voltage work and modern industrial controls.
- Knowledge of industry safety standards.
- Experience in locating underground cables; installing conduit and pull underground cable.
- Experience in the use of tools and equipment required to perform cable splicing and repair.
- Experience in safely and efficiently using electrical test equipment.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints schematics and drawings.
- Experience in effectively communicating orally and in writing.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
- Mechanical skills.
- Experience in maintaining Light Rail Overhead Contact System (OCS) and components.
- Experience in maintaining Traction Power Substations (TPSS) components.
- Knowledge of rail industries standards
- A valid Drivers License. If you possess an outofstate drivers license you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.
- Washington State Class A drivers license with air brake endorsement OR the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A license within six months of hire date and an acceptable driving record (we will provide training).
- Applicants must be able to meet ongoing educational and training requirements and maintain required certifications such as HiRail Forklift Aerial Lift Confined Space First Aid/CPR and other certifications.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors day and night and in inclement weather. Must be able to work in crowded/tight spaces tunnels and aerial structures at heights.Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary preemployment processes such as drug and alcohol background checks driving abstract reviews and internal record reviews. Start dates may be coordinated with the applicants current supervisor to accommodate the business needs of Metro Transits Rail Division.
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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.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include:Air Force 3E0X1Army 12RCoast Guard ELCMarine Corps 1141Navy CEand 6187.
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Union Membership
This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.
Class Code
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Employment Type
Full-Time
