Rail Electro-Mechanic

Salary : $38.82 - $55.46 Hourly

Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type : Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs / week

Job Number : 2025KA23304

Department : MTD - Metro Transit

Division : Rail

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : J2 : ATU L587-Transit

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Summary

Offering New Hire Recruitment / Retention Bonus up to $3,000!

King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Electro-Mechanics to perform journey-level electrical, electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment. This recruitment will fill multiple career service vacancies and 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 Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile 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 Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route 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 external andwill 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 hands-on test to demonstrate qualifications. Outlined below are competencies that will be assessed in both the written and hands-on 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 / DC Theory
• Digital and Analog electronics
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Schematics and Print reading
• Test Instruments
• Motors
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Electrical / Mechanical troubleshooting

Hands-on test subjects :

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, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.

Work Schedule This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40-hour 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 :

Work Location

Employees may report to any of the following locations : Rail Electro-Mechanics work at the Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 and OMF East 1925 120th 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 www.kingcounty.gov / jobs.

Applicants 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.

An Employer To Be Proud Of

King 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 state-registered domestic partner, competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). For more details, please see the Benefits tab on this posting.

Additional Benefits

If you have specific question regarding this recruitment, please contact : Khadija Al-mohanawy, HR Analyst

kalmohanawy@kingcounty.gov

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. You will :

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 solid-state 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.

Re-rail 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 journey-level experience in trade such as heavy rebuild, fleet, auto, equipment, industrial mechanic experience which includes experience effectively performing electrical and mechanical maintenance. Or Option 2 : Completion of a two-year vocational program in heavy equipment, fleet, auto or industrial mechanics or another closely related field.

Additional qualifications include :

Necessary Special Requirements :

Ability to obtain the following within 6 months of hire (training will be provided) :

Physical Requirements :

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 re-railing 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 hands-on test. If an applicant is screened out at any step in the process, there is a 90-day 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.

Class Code : 8311100

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

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.

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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoffAND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application. Failure to do so can result in disqualification from consideration. Please check off all of the items that you have completed in your application :

Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years?

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and the reason for termination(s). Please understand that "Will explain in interview" is not a valid response and will result in your application not being considered further. (If not, please answer "N / A")

Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?

If yes, for which employer and when? If no, please answer "N / A".

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Please indicate if you ALSO hold a Class A or Class B CDL license, and any endorsements. Check all that apply

Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last 5 years?

If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last 5 years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s).

In the last 5 years, has your license been revoked or suspended?

If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below, check all that apply

If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? Select all that apply.

How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last 5 years?

If you indicated above that you have been cited, list the date and offense. For speeding tickets, please list the posted speed limit and your actual speed. Be sure to include whether your license was suspended for the citation, and whether or not the ticket has been paid. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered. If no violations, please answer "N / A".

How many accidents have you had in the last 5 years?

List all accidents you have had in the last five years in which you were at fault, including employment-related accidents. Include the month and year of the accident, a brief description, the approximate dollar damage, whether or not there were injuries as a result of the accident, and if you were given a traffic citation. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered further. If no at-fault accidents, please answer "N / A".

Please Select One : Which of the following options best describe your qualifications?

Please indicate below which areas you have a working knowledge of. Check all that apply.

How many years of professional experience do you have working with various types of electrical / electronic components within heavy rebuild / fleet / auto / equipment / industrial settings?

Briefly describe your electrical / electronic background. If you have electrical / electronic experience specific to heavy rebuild / fleet / auto / equipment / industrial, please take the opportunity to tell us about it here. Please include the name of the employers where you obtained the experience listed above. (If none, list N / A)

How many years of professional experience do you have working with various types of mechanical components in heavy rebuild / fleet / auto / equipment / industrial settings?

Briefly describe your mechanical background specific to heavy rebuild / fleet / auto / equipment / industrial settings. Please include the name of the employers where you obtained the experience listed above. (If none, list N / A)

Which Windows based computer software programs are you skilled in using? Check all that apply.

Describe any additional special skills or certificates, such as welding, machinist, HVAC, diesel, that you feel might benefit your work with us. (If none, please list N / A)

I understand that the following certifications must be obtained within six months of hire : (check all that apply).

This position involves night, weekend, holiday and / or 4 / 10 shifts. Are you able and willing to work any shift (day, swing or graveyard) as assigned?

Are you able to work overtime or be "called-back" on a short notice?

King County Metro is committed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please describe in detail how you have demonstrated values of respect and fairness in working effectively with a diverse population in the workplace and in other life situations?

MTD - Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

MTD - If you selected "f" or "g" to the previous question, indicate which job fair or "other" source where you found out about this opportunity.

MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children or relatives of a domestic partner.

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship. If you answered "no", please list "N / A".

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select one.

If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the testing process only.

I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

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