Maintenance Service Center Worker Lead

The Lead will provide direction to a group of Rail Maintenance Service Center Workers, who communicate with multiple Rail sections, including Sound Transit and King County Transit at all levels for special materials management­ related projects, requisitioning parts, warranty administration, and creating Excel reports pertaining to inventory and/or finance. Other position responsibilities include maintaining inventory, issuing and receiving parts, purchasing, maintaining stock levels, and opening and closing work orders.
 
About Link Light Rail
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 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.

Who May Apply
Per union contract, first preference will be given to current Metro employees in the Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker classification who have passed probation by the last day applications are accepted and have at least one (1) year experience working within the Maintenance Service Center Worker (MSCW) job classification.

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months, at the hiring manager's discretion.
 
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 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. 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.

Maintenance Service Center Work Leads who are hired with the requirement to carry and maintain a Class B CDL will have an additional $2.00 per hour added to the base wage rate.

Work Location - Employees may report to any of the following locations:
Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S., Seattle WA 98134, OMF East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98005, Kent Warehouse at 6851 S. 190th St., Kent, WA 98032, or any other locations that may be added or changed in the future. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift (day, swing, or nights). The 3rd shift (nights) may have an option to work a 4/10s schedule, determined on business need.
 
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov, 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. 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, Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, jacky.lu@kingcounty.govApplying 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 the Lead Rail Maintenance Service Center Worker, you will perform the full range of responsibilities of the Rail MSC Worker classification and also the following:

• Coordinate and monitor the work of and provide technical assistance to Rail Maintenance Service Center Workers (MSC Worker); ensuring quality and adherence to policies and procedures; recommend corrective actions to higher-level staff when necessary.
• Determine work priorities and ensure there is sufficient staff and assign tasks to the appropriate MSC Worker.
• Train staff in purchasing requirements, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and warranty administration.
• Produce all reports, data as requested or assigned by higher-level staff.
• Purchase parts and products, create requisitions using our Oracle system for goods and services; reconcile or track budgets relating to expenses.
• Issue materials, supplies, and equipment; sort and stock items in designated areas.
• Verify items received for description, requisition number, order dates and quantity and records receipt; verify receipts against work orders for vehicles or system equipment awaiting parts.
• Enter all transactions and related data into a computer information tracking system ensuring all maintenance and warranty information is complete and entered properly.
• Conduct and record physical inventory of stock items on a regular basis; issue tools and store tools upon return; ship parts and equipment to vendors.
• Assist Chiefs in gathering and maintaining information required to establish a schedule of maintenance activities for vehicles, equipment, and related items.
• Assist in determining life cycle trends of parts, materials, supplies and equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts; pick up and deliver parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience with materials management, inventory control of parts, materials, supplies and equipment, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Demonstrated experience leading/managing a group of diverse individuals.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) and maintenance management information systems (MMIS) used for parts ordering, inventory management and purchasing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining working relationships; demonstrated values of respect and social equity in working effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations or situations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of and skill in the application of practices of materials management, purchasing and inventory control; quality assurance and warranty control programs.
• Knowledge of warranty agreement terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of stocking and inventory control principles.
• Working knowledge of or familiarity with common parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Skill in reviewing, interpreting and understanding technical reports and warranty agreements.
• Excellent oral and written communications intended for all staff levels of the organization; including reading, business writing and following instructions

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced skill and knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Necessary Special Requirements 

• A valid Washington State Driver's License {by hire date) and an acceptable driving record. Must pass reference check.
• CDL license holder: Washington State Class B driver's license with airbrake endorsement.
• Ability to operate forklifts (training provided). 

Physical Requirements
The job requires basic levels of physical skill, including regular kneeling, bending, squatting, reaching above and below the waist, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. It will also require occasional lifting and carrying of items, weighing up to 100 pounds, with assistance and/or with the use of material handling equipment. It may also include pick-up, moving/transferring, and delivery of parts.

Work Environment
Work is performed in an industrial setting where the worker is exposed to or in close proximity to heavy operating machinery, high voltage, adverse weather conditions, uneven surfaces; catwalks/metal grating, noxious or toxic gasses and chemicals. The noise level is quiet to occasionally loud. Hearing protection and eye protection are required in some areas, and hard hats and other appropriate personal protective equipment may be required on occasion.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened for completeness, clarity and competitiveness. Competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Employment offers will be finalized after successfully passing the exams, a physical examination, drug screen, drug and alcohol background check, references and reviews of driving records.
 
Union Membership
This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
 
Class Code 9420305
 
Questions? Contact Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, jacky.lu@kingcounty.gov

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