Line Crew Chief
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Summary
* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transits Rail Divisionhas an exciting opportunity formultiple Line Crew Chief.
The Line Crew Chiefswillmanage a team of skilled workers and perform work with 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.
The ideal candidate for this positionwill be able to communicate effectively with a diverse employee work group proactively solve problems that impact service delivery and encourage a safety culture while inspiring high standards of customer service excellence as well as the ability to motivate employees through building respect and trust.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.
This recruitment may immediately fill up tofour 4 Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies in this classification valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of May 12through May 16 2025but are subject to change.
Who May Apply
This position is open to King County employees and the general public 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.To Apply:
Those interested must submit:- An online King County application updated with accurate contact information and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) with all job duties.
- Completed supplemental questions.
Current Hourly Rates:
1st Shift (Day): $76.50 2nd Shift (Swing) and 3rd Shift (Graveyard): $81.09Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective:Career Support Services King County.Job Duties
Applyingequity and social justice principlesis 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 the Line Crew Chiefyou will:- Plan supervise train and evaluate the work of journeylevel workers and subordinates.
- Direct and supervise the erecting and maintenance and repair of assigned Transit electrical systems and facilities.
- Assign prioritize and coordinate the work of journeylevel workers and subordinate staff.
- Train Rail Electrical Workers and subordinate staff in a small group setting or onthejob/handson.
- Maintain LR Overhead Contact System (OCS); maintain light rail overhead lines and associated components underground feeders switches electrical wiring and systems including a variety of single phase three phase and DC systems.
- Perform routine inspection maintenance repair and upgrades to OCS components such as messenger wire contact wire section insulators pole and enclosure mounted switches air gaps insulated and uninsulated overlaps poles and associated equipment.
- Perform inspections maintenance and upgrades of substations and their components such as switches transformers rectifiers fuses relays programmable logic controllers (PLCs) batteries chargers and associated equipment (including the LRV shop stinger system).
- Maintain and repair equipment in Light Rail shops offices park and ride lots and tunnels.
- Assign work; control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to all Traction Power maintenance schedules with safety as the first priority.
- Respond to questions and advise crewmembers as requested; instruct crewmembers on work assignments.
- Control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to all maintenance schedules.
- Interpret and apply labor agreements and County and Metro Transit policy and procedures.
- Prepare requisitions for and ensure proper storage of tools materials equipment and supplies.
- Prepare routine reports indicating kind and amount of repair work completed and materials used in such work.
- Provide training on tools and materials electrical systems and related systems.
- Respond to emergency calls for repairs during nonworking hours as necessary.
- Coordinate and monitor safety and training programs.
- Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff contractors and employees of other jurisdictions.
- Participate in planning scheduling and estimating activities.
- Demonstrate supervisory skills.
- Provide safety training.
- Ensure crews work safely; follow all safety rules and procedures.
- Provide verbal and written directions.
- Work on and around high voltage equipment.
- Knowledge of related laws and codes including advanced knowledge of electrical and safety codes and regulations.
- Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Demonstrate proficiency with business applications such as email and word processing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years experience supervising electrical workers in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems.
- 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 Certificate ORequivalent high voltage certification is required.
- Knowledge of national state and local electrical codes and means of compliance.
- Experience in safely and efficiently using electrical test equipment.
- Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints schematics and drawings.
- Experience in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
- Problem solving and analytical skills.
DesirableQualifications:- Experience in maintaining Light Rail Overhead Contact System (OCS) and components.
- Experience in maintaining Traction Power Substations (TPSS) components.
- Knowledge of Rail industries standards.
- Current Washington State Flagger Certification.
- Current Forklift Operator Certification.
- Current First Aid Certification.
- Knowledge of principles of quality assurance including preventative maintenance.
- Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory high voltage work and modern industrial controls
- Working knowledgeofthetheoryoperationmaintenanceoverhaulrepairand troubleshooting of electrical electronic hydraulic and pneumatic systemsused inTractionPowerandFacilities systems.
- Knowledge of principles of mechanical systems electricity electronics digital circuits and software used in modern electrical applications.
- Knowledge of theory operation and use of computers and computerized diagnostic and test equipment used in modern electrical applications.
- Skill in planning scheduling prioritizing and organizing the work of the maintenance function for optimal effectiveness and efficiency while meeting established standards and deadlines.
- Knowledge of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and APTA (American Public Transportation Association) standards.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Valid drivers license with acceptable driving history or the ability to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
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 reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule
This position is anticipated to be full time assigned 40 hours per week.Employees must be able to work any of the three shifts (day swing or graveyard).Work schedule may include non standard work hours including evenings weekends and holidays as needed. This position is part of a workgroup that provides 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year support.Schedules are based on a seniority pick system and potentially can change every 6 months based on seniority.This position is non exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible with prior supervisory approval.
SAFETY SENSITIVEThese positions are considered safetysensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safetysensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to the 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 substances testing program protocols.
Union Membership: This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.
Work Location:Employees may report to any of the following locations:- 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.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE:8208200 / 37
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
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