Rail Electro Mechanic SDA
Rail Electro Mechanic SDA
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Job Description
Summary
*This opportunity is open to current King County Metro Career Service employees currently in the Rail Division*
We are not accepting external applicationsat this time.
King County Metro Transits Rail Divisionis looking for a dependable detailoriented ElectroMechanic (SDA)to perform journeylevel electrical electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment.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.
Position Information: This recruitment process will be used to fill one 1 Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancy. The SDA is anticipated to last up to 6 months with possibility of extension. In addition this requisition may be used to generate an eligibility list for future similar Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification within the Rail Division. The eligibility list would be valid for twelve months upon creation and may be extended at the discretion of the hiring authority.The Rail DivisionMilitary 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.
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.
Who May Apply
This recruitment is open ONLY to current King County Metro Rail Division career service (CS) employees who have completed the probationary period in their current CS position. We are not accepting external applications.
This position is 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.
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 nonstandard work hours including evenings weekends and holidays as needed. 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 at 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 at who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at 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.
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. As an ElectroMechanic (SDA) you will:
- Diagnose test maintain repair and overhaul rail/streetcar vehicles mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematics drawings 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 systems and defective parts for a variety of equipment and systems controls.
- Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
- Prepare time and maintain records; prepare various activity and status reports document defects and repairs on inspection forms work orders or designated computer programs.
- Inspect test maintain repair service rebuild and overhaul mechanical 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:
- At least 6months of experience in mechanical maintenance repair or a related trade OR any combination of education and handson experience that demonstrates the ability to perform basic mechanical work.
- Basic knowledge of tools equipment and safety practices used in mechanical maintenance or repair work.
- 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.
- 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 record review
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 an aptitude knowledge test.
Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed the preemployment process. Internal record reviews 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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