Maintenance Planner Scheduler

This position is open to all King County employees and the general public.

King County Metro Transit’s Rail division has exciting opportunity for Maintenance Planner Scheduler.
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.

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and estimating labor and material requirements and costs for a variety of maintenance related activities. This position will focus on preventative maintenance, scheduling, evaluation of equipment for replacement, and procurement of equipment and materials for Wayside and Facilities. Duties may also include assisting groups such as risk management and fire department officials with inspections for safety or other similar purposes.
  
This recruitment may be used to generate a pool for future Career Service, Term Limited Temporary (TLT), and Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions that may occur in this classification. The pool would be valid for twelve months upon creation and may be extended at the discretion of the hiring authority.Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Maintenance Planner Scheduler, you will also:

• Plan, schedule, estimate and/or coordinate work related to: preventative maintenance, repair, and servicing of light rail vehicles (LRVs) and non-revenue vehicles (NRVs). Prioritize work and determine the maintenance schedule for all fleets of vehicles.
• Collaborate with our Sound Transit partners to assist with the handling and management of warranties; collaborate and negotiate with vendors to receive goodwill warranties; provide documentation and failed parts to facilitate warranty claims; partner in warranty processing to ensure claims are treated in a timely and accurate manner, payments are received, and auditing requirements are met; update equipment warranty records
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Service Center that is responsible for parts inventory, purchasing and procurement to ensure parts are ordered and adequate materials are available to support vehicle maintenance projects 
• Develop specifications for procurement of goods, materials and equipment.
• Estimate and determine labor and material requirements related to the maintenance of revenue and non-revenue support vehicles.
• Coordinate or assist in the coordination of maintenance and revisions to automated management information system use and operation. 
• Serve as a technical resource for work teams handling multiple analytical, planning projects, or programs involving a combination of analysis, planning, coordination, implementation and oversight.
• Use specialized computer programs to audit, check and monitor work. Estimate and determine labor and material requirements after evaluation and prioritization of work to ensure daily operations are done in accordance with process, procedures and various regulations. 
• Coordinate maintenance work performed by external contractors.
• Prepare alternative maintenance strategies to assist management in determining maintenance program goals and objectives.
• Audit the performance of Vehicle Maintenance contractors, check on work-in-progress, manage progress payments, and site audit for completion of projects to ensure proper documentation is signed off.
• Follow up with Labor and Industries findings on safety violation(s), contact vendor to schedule necessary maintenance/repair on a timely manner.

 

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position 
•  Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling techniques, and principles 
• Time management and prioritization skills 
• A general understanding of how maintenance software and automated information systems are navigated and function
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail 
• Strong analysis, problem solving, and quantitative skills 
• Resourceful and independent problem-solving skills, and the proven ability to research information thoroughly 
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds 
• The ability to perform work independently and as an effective team member 
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Office suite (Excel,Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI etc) 
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable standard operation procedures, standard maintenance procedures, and operating rules. 
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities. 
• Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients. 
• Effective administration, planning and materials management skills. 
• Ability to successfully compile and prepare spreadsheets and reports. 
• A strong sense of initiative and self-motivation 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of light rail vehicle design, or maintenance of light rail (and /or transit vehicle) components, systems, and equipment. 
• Knowledge of planning/ scheduling techniques and principles related to vehicle maintenance 
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and industry standards that support effective and cost-efficient preventive maintenance and repair of light rail revenue vehicles 
• Experience or skill related to using Power BI and other databases to make decisions. 
• Familiarity with APTA standards and guidelines. Technical knowledge about light rail maintenance, maintenance planning, operations, materials, resource allocations, availability, reliability, and all Maintenance Assignments. 
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and evaluating new maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishment methods, and techniques. 
• Skill or experience in developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules. 
• Attention to detail and knowledge in ensuring all appropriate measures are taken to preventor minimize reoccurrence of maintenance problems, failures, defects, and issues. 
• Use of Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAMS) 
• Understanding of trades/crafts in maintenance setting 
• Understanding of data systems, data entry experience 
   

Application & Selection Process 
An online employment application, resume, and answers to the supplemental questions are required. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks. 
 
NOTE: Please answer all applicable questions in the employment application portion, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, etc.
 
Work Schedule 
The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore is not eligible for overtime pay.
 
Union Membership: Protec 17
 
Job Code:  243801
 
Work Location: Central Base OMF 3407 Airport Way S. Seattle WA 98134
   
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: Neha Bansal, nbansal@kingcounty.gov 
 
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Salary : $98,821 - $119,454