• Job Description

  Req#: 4197454
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  Metro Transit's Rail Division has exciting Career Service (CS) opportunities for Rail Track and Right of Way (ROW) Maintainers! Rail is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Track and ROW Maintainers to perform journey-level trades work to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, weld, upgrade and conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance on track, special track work, track switches, aerial and tunnel structures and supports, retaining walls, fencing, and associated equipment and components.
  
  Link Light Rail
  Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 24.7 mile route from south of Sea-Tac Airport to Northgate. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track which is a critical part of the region's transportation network. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders. Working in Rail offers a wide variety of opportunities to showcase your skills as the Rail Division grows. This planned growth will create many promotional and training opportunities for personnel. Get in on the ground floor with a trades position in the Rail Division and get your career started with Metro!
  
  
  Who May Apply
  We are hiring for eleven (11) Career Service vacancies. This recruitment is open to the general public and King County employees and may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service and/or temporary vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
  
  
  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 must be willing to work any one of three shifts (day, swing or graveyard). Current available shifts are day and graveyard.
  
  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 swing shift and graveyard. Swing shift differential is + 5%, Graveyard differential is + 7.5% on top of the hourly pay.
  
  The Current hourly rates are:
  Dayshift: $37.33-$53.33
  Swing shift: $39.20.-$56.00
  Graveyard shift: $40.13 -$57.33
  
  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 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.
  For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
  Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, jacky.lu@kingcounty.gov
  
  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:
  
  • Inspect, diagnose, repair, maintain, and/or replace running rails, restraining rails, fasteners, switch components, crossings, and all other components associated with track maintenance and construction.
  • Operate service vehicles, small cranes and other vehicles used in track maintenance and inspection.
  • Use rail saws, rail drills, portable ballast tampers, and other specialized tools and equipment to perform inspection, maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Set up work-zone traffic control areas; flag track way to provide safe rail work zones.
  • Manually operate switch machines under revenue and non-revenue conditions.
  • Prioritize emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision.
  • Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data.
  • Assist other trades as necessary; respond to emergency calls as necessary.
  • Perform snow and ice removal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  Minimum Qualifications
  Two years of experience maintaining or constructing railroad tracks and associated structures OR Twelve months experience working in King County's Rail Division's Track & ROW Workgroup OR Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the needed skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. Additional qualifications include:
  
  
  • Demonstrated experience operating rail and crane equipment.
  • Knowledge of and skill in track and structures maintenance work for rail systems.
  • Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards, APTA Standards, FTA Standards and AREMA standards for Rail Transit Track Inspection and Maintenance.
  • Knowledge of associated hardware, manuals, procedures, parts catalogs and other pertinent documentation.
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures including working with small cranes and lifting equipment such as track jacks, tie tongs, and rail tongs.
  • Skill in oral and written communication including reading, writing and following instructions.
  • Skill in basic computer skills
  • Skill in problem solving and analyzing data to solve common and complex problems.
  • Skill in mechanical tools associated with maintaining fixed track and associated structures.
  • Demonstrated mechanical skills including ability to properly use hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of and skill in the application of codes and compliance requirements for track and associated structures.
  • Knowledge of and skill in concrete work including finishing.
  • Knowledge of traffic safety techniques and procedures for establishing safe work zones both on Track and within a public motor vehicle roadway.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment, including skill and demonstrated values of respect and fairness in working effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations or situations.
  • Ability to deal proactively and sensitively with customers.
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in all types of weather and environmental conditions, including on elevated structures as well as underground structures
  Desirable Qualifications (not required)
  
  • Knowledge of Maintenance Management Information Systems (MMIS), Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS) or equivalent maintenance work order tracking system.
  • Ability to operate radio and telephone communication systems in compliance with FTA regulations and procedures.
  • Railroad welding experience with stick (SMAW), wire feed (GMAW) welding process, exothermic welding including experience with Manganese steel and the ability to obtain and maintain certification, if not currently certified.
  Necessary Special Requirements
  • Washington State Class A CDL (Commercial driver's license) with endorsements and the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record. (Out-of-state candidates must obtain their Washington State license prior to hire.)
  • Ability to obtain Hi-Rail, Forklift, Aerial Lift, First-Aid/CPR and other certifications within three months of hire date (training will be provided by Rail)
  • Applicants must be able to meet on-going educational and training requirements and maintain required certifications.
  Physical Requirements
  This position requires the ability to be mobile, perform heavy manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking for long distances, or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 100 pounds.
  Application & Selection Process
  An online employment application, answers to the supplemental questions, and a cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications to the position are required.
  
  Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an interview. Employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed reference checks and a complete driving record review will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
  
  Union Membership
  This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587
  
  Classification/Pay Grade
  816102 (Rail Track and ROW Maintainer), Grade 35
  
  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: Jacky Lu, Talent Advisor, jacky.lu@kingcounty.gov .
  
  
  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 "True North ", 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 principles--we 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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• About the company

  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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