Transit Lead Upholsterer

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Were looking for Journey Level craftspeople to join our team! Experience could have been gained through a combination of education and experience equating to two years of community courses apprenticeship program or automotive/truck upholstery practical experience. This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) immediate SDA position.

Employees in this position perform skilled upholstery work in the maintenance and repair of coach automotive and heavy-duty equipment seating and seating systems. If you have a passion for upholstery work and experience designing patterns and replacing or rebuilding seating and seating systems we want to hear from you! Your skills could have been learned through a variety of experiences and need not be limited to paid professional experience only.

About the Vehicle Maintenance Division

The Mission of Vehicle Maintenance is to provide customers safe dependable clean transportation in a timely cost effective environmentally sensitive manner with a workforce that values teamwork communication and diversity.

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

Bring your safe work practice your collaborative work style your desire to work in a diverse work environment and your excitement to make a difference in your community to Metro! Expand your skills while you learn to work in a large mass transit environment. Come be part of an award winning and forward-thinking organization.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County 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 Upholsterer you will:

• Repair equipment such as driver seats passenger seating carpeting headliners bellows and panels in automobiles buses transit vans and trucks.
• Repair or replace unsanitary seating.
• Remove old upholstery from seats and panels of vehicles measure new padding and covering materials. Cut to required dimensions using stack cutter knife or hand shears.
• Build and repair upholstery spring systems. Cut and form foam cushions and seat backs.

• Coordinate the work of and provide technical assistance to upholsterers performing skilled upholstery work in the maintenance and repair of coach automotive and heavy-duty equipment seating and seating systems as well as various types of upholstered office furniture and equipment.
• Assign work in accordance with work orders preventive maintenance schedules and operating requirements; control and monitor work flow.
• Respond to questions and provide advice on repair techniques and approaches.
• Provide feedback to higher-level staff on employee and teamwork performance as well as any behavioral and attendance issues; inform higher-level supervisor on communication with vendors and other work groups as well as on status of projects and assignments.
• Inspect completed work assignments to ensure work has been completed in a quality manner and equipment is in proper working order.
• Train new and current personnel in required aspects of upholstery maintenance repair and base safety procedures.
• Ensure all shop equipment is maintained appropriately and is in proper operating condition.
• Maintain inventory of replacement seats upholstery materials and supplies.
• Advise upholsterers when their work is deficient or in violation of established regulations and procedures; recommend corrective actions to higher-level staff when required.
• Maintain shop records including work orders completed repairs and materials used; enter and extract data in automated vehicle maintenance systems.

At a minimum to qualify for this position you will need:

• Strong skill and knowledge of operating commercial sewing machines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for replacement of window shades driver seat frames and bellows.
• A working knowledge of and skills in the principles practices techniques tools and equipment of the vehicle upholstery trade.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• A valid Washington State Driver License at the time of hire.
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment physical examination.
• Willingness and availability to work different shifts on weekdays nights weekends and holidays.

Knowledge/ Skills:

• Knowledge of workload planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of applicable service standards operating policies and regulations
• Knowledge of the proper and safe operation of shop equipment
• Communication skills and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills required to enter and extract information from automated vehicle maintenance systems and related software applications

• Skill in training and providing technical assistance

The following application materials are required:

• An online King County applicationupdated with all relevantwork history going back 10 years(or more if necessary) with detailed job duties dates of employment and reasons for leaving explained clearly.

• Supplemental questions

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications and for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the application instructions above. The most competitive applicants may be asked to test and interview.

Interview information:

All interviews will be conducted in person. The most competitive applicants may be asked to interviews will be conducted in person at a King County building location.

Vacancy information:

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) immediate SDA position. It may also be used to create an eligibility pool of qualified candidates to fill current and future special duty assignment positions in this classification. It will remain active at the discretion of the hiring authority for up to 12 months.

Physical requirements:

The job requires some physical skill and light physical effort is required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional lifting of upholstery supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Lifting of 100 pounds with assistance may be required. The work requires standing stooping kneeling bending crouching and occasional ladder climbing. Work is performed in cramped or awkward positions.

Union Representation
Positions in this classification are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.

Classification Code
8446100

To apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Japatra McGee (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor

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