Streetcar Operator - Internal Transit Operators Only

Salary : $31.39 - $44.84 Hourly

Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA

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

Job Number : 2024SJ23499

Department : MTD - Metro Transit

Division : Rail

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : J2 : ATU L587-Transit

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours / Week : 40 hours / week

Summary

• This is an internal recruitment that is

only open to current King County Metro Transit Bus Operators

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King County Metro Transit's Streetcar Section is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as streetcar operators. Candidates who are selected and meet the qualifications through this process will be placed on an eligibility list, good for one year. The eligibility list will be used to fill future career service vacancies, and to establish a Streetcar Reserve Operator list for temporary assignments to Streetcar if needed.

Metro Transit's Streetcar Section is responsible for operating and maintaining Seattle Streetcar service on both the 1.3 mile South Lake Union Line and the 2.5 mile First Hill Line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant residential communities and business districts around Seattle's downtown core. Streetcar Operators safely operate modern European-designed streetcars within enclosed operator cabs.

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Safety Sensitive

This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive 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 substances testing program protocols.

Location

Streetcar Operators may be assigned to either of our two Streetcar base locations as a part of the seniority pick system : First Hill (848 7th Ave. S, Seattle) and South Lake Union (318 Fairview Ave. N, Seattle). Extra Board Operators will be assigned to one location but can be deployed at either one. Work Schedule

All positions are non-exempt and work a 40-hour workweek. Must be available for day and night work, weekend and holiday work, and split shifts. Working

Conditions

Must be able to :

Who May Apply

This is an internal recruitment. King County Metro's Streetcar Section is currently accepting applications ONLY from current King County Metro Transit Bus Operators in full-time and part- time career service positions. Streetcar Operator positions will be offered by seniority to full-time operators first. The eligibility list that is generated from this recruitment will remain in effect for twelve months.

To Apply

Completion of the supplemental questions are required. No work history is needed.

For More Information Regarding this Recruitment, Please Contact

Skyler Jones, Senior Talent Advisor at :

Job Duties

Provide safe, professional, and courteous on-time streetcar service for customers in King County

Provide passenger assistance including passengers with special needs and in special circumstances, offering assistance in boarding or de-boarding; providing information to passengers regarding service area, schedules, etc.

Follow all streetcar rules, policies, and procedures

Effectively operate transit vehicles and equipment

Successfully communicate with and follow direction from O&M Supervisors or LINK Control Center via radio

Communicate effectively with all customers regarding service delays, disruptions, and during emergency situations

Prepare and submit accident and incident reports; maintain records and other documentation as determined by management

Perform related duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to successfully complete the Streetcar Operator Training Program, obtain Streetcar Operator Certification, and maintain Streetcar Operator Certification.

A valid Washington State driver's license is required.

Supplemental Information

Application Process

Candidates who successfully pass application review will be placed on an eligibility list in seniority order as determined by ATU Local 587. Full Time Operators will have priority over Part Time Operators on the seniority list.

Mandatory Information Sessions

Applicants are required to attend a mandatory Information Session where they will learn more about Seattle Streetcar, the Operator position, and the training program offered if selected. If an applicant does not attend the mandatory Information Session or chooses not to move forward with training when offered, they may be removed from the eligibility list.

Record Review

Prior to placement into the training class, candidates must pass an internal record review.

Driving Record

An excellent driving record is a requirement to become a Streetcar Operator. Applicants' driving records will be reviewed prior to selection. Transit Human Resources Office will purchase a current Five-Year Driving Abstract from the Washington State Department of Licensing. Driving records will be assessed on an individual basis and will be reviewed for the following : Frequency and seriousness of moving violations, suspension of license, failures to appear (FTA'S), unpaid tickets, and at fault accidents.

Streetcar Operator Training

Throughout the year, Streetcar will offer training classes on an as-needed basis to candidates on the eligibility list, in seniority order. Those who are selected to attend a training class will be part of an intensive four-week course that consists of classroom and hands-on operating instruction. During the training period, no vacation is allowed and any already arranged time-off will need to be postponed to a later date.

After Certification :

Applicants who gain certification through Streetcar training will be placed on a Reserve Operator list in seniority order. When there is no immediate need to fill temporary or permanent vacancies in Streetcar, Operators on the Reserve list will return to their Bus positions. Reserve Streetcar Operators remain classified as Bus Employees after their certification at Streetcar.

The Reserve Operator list is our most reliable solution for quickly filling temporary vacancies. Temporary assignments may be offered to available Reserve Operators, in seniority order. If a temporary assignment is offered to an available Reserve Operator, they must accept the assignment. When a Career Service Streetcar Operator position becomes available, it will be offered to Operators on the Reserve Operator list in seniority order. If a Reserve Streetcar Operator turns down an offer of appointment to a Career Service Streetcar Operator position, they will be removed from the Streetcar Operator Reserve list.

Union Membership : This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.

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? Come join the team 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.

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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

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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.

This position is open to current L587 Metro Transit Operators only. Please check the classification that applies to you.

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