Transit Facility Constructor I (Millwright)

Summary

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

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities division has an exciting opportunity for a Transit Facilities Constructor I (Millwright).

In this role, you will be responsible for performing skilled mechanical, millwright, welding, and plumbing work in the maintenance and repair of transit buildings, facilities, structures, and equipment. This position will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the full range of varied equipment utilized in a transit base fleet maintenance and repair facility. Work includes establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule; overhauling and repairing the full range of equipment utilized; minimizing equipment downtimes to optimize service availability; assisting with developing specifications and purchasing new equipment; and coordinating and reviewing the work performed by related outside contractors.

Assigned work may also include performing duties involving pipefitting, plumbing, structural repair, and/or welding, as needed.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to learn and transfer new and expanded knowledge and skills as equipment and components evolve and are improved, modified, and updated.

This recruitment will immediately fill up to one (1) Career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service positions, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Testing and interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of March 12, 2025 through March 14, 2025, but are subject to change.

WAGE INFORMATION

Qualified candidates typically start at the mid-point of the established pay range, depending on candidate qualifications. The top step of the pay range is achieved within three (3) years or less through automatic step progression, depending on initial step placement at time of hire.

The pay range for day shift is $35.94 to $51.34 per hour. The mid-point step is currently $46.21 per hour for day shift.

Position is eligible for shift differential if assigned to swing/afternoon or overnight shift. Positions assigned to swing/afternoon shift receive 5% shift differential, and positions assigned to overnight shift receive 7.5% shift differential.

Additionally, this position is the first in a series of two classifications, allowing candidates to advance to Transit Facilities Constructor II upon obtaining and maintaining necessary certifications and/or training required. Advancement to the Transit Facilities Constructor II classification results in a 5% pay increase.

Who May Apply

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

To Apply:

Those interested must submit:

• An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 y ears (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
• Resume
• Completed supplemental questions

Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.

Job Duties

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 Transit Facilities Constructor I (Millwright), you will:

• Perform corrective maintenance, major equipment overhauls, and routine skilled mechanical maintenance as determined by management or a manufacturer's established preventive maintenance program schedule on such items as automatic bus washers, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic bus hoists, stationary air compressors (Pistons and Screw), automatic doors, steam cleaners, fuel receiving, storage and pumping systems, and various hydraulic/non-hydraulic shop equipment.
• Operate a lathe, drill press, and other types of machine shop equipment: design and fabricate parts, to include welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Install, remove, relocate, align, and anchor various types of equipment; disconnect and connect air, oil, water, and electrical systems at the primary wall or floor connection.
• Some functions may include being the primary contact person for project work that is contracted out, and coordinate all base maintenance work provided by outside crafts such as electrical, plumbing, and heating.
• Assist with development of specifications and purchase of equipment and materials as requested.
• Track and maintain maintenance records on a personal computer and extract data for a computer database. Current computer programs used are EAM, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Maintain and service equipment, including pumps, pressure washers, gates, shop machinery, groundskeeping, heavy-duty and related equipment.
• Repair, modify, and replace diversified building and structural systems, including plumbing, piping, irrigation, pneumatic, hydraulic, natural gas, water, steam, industrial wastewater, fire suppression, and fuel.
• Operate heavy-duty equipment, including backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, forklifts, snowplows, road sanding, and similar equipment.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of journey-level work experience in the millwright, mechanical trades, plumbing, and/or welding; or, completion of a recognized apprenticeship, training, or vocational school program in the millwright, mechanical trades, plumbing, and/or welding; or, some combination thereof totaling three (3) or more years.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment of the plumbing, pipe, and steam fitting trades.
• Knowledge of oxyacetylene and various types of electric arc welding.
• Knowledge of the repair and installation of industrial water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of the installation and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of the installation and repair of fire suppression, sprinkler, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in the operation and repair of heavy-duty and related equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of varied auxiliary equipment, including pumps, pressure washers.
• Knowledge of standard construction practices, principles, and building systems.
• Knowledge of related building and health codes and regulations.

• Ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment/machinery.
• Ability to work independently and make maintenance and repair priority decisions.
• Ability to read and write and to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a work environment that values diversity and employee participation.
• Basic computer skills required to enter and extract information from automated systems and related software applications.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of Millwright, Maintenance Machinist, or related experience in a skilled craft that requires knowledge of specialized equipment used in the millwright's craft.
• Trade school education in the use of specialized machinist equipment and welding techniques.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Current driver license valid in the State of Washington, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of date of hire, with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information