• Job Description

  Req#: 4516887
  King County Metro Transit’s Rail division is seeking motivated and enthusiastic
  Rail Utility Service Workers - multiple positions!
  
  
  
  Link Light Rail, Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20 plus mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the Northgate station in North Seattle. Plans and/or construction are underway extending the system to the north, east, south, and west. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders.
  
  The Rail Utility Service Worker is primarily responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, shop and yard maintenance and shop equipment.
  
  Who May Apply
  This position is open to current King County Metro Employees and the general public. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County
  
  
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  Wage Information
  This position is non-exempt at $32.34 per hour.
  
  Vacancy Information
  This recruitment will be used to fill multiple immediate career service vacancies and may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies.
  
  Recruitment Timeline:
  Posting: May 24, 2024, through June 09, 2024.
  Application Reviews begin on June 10, 2024.
  
  Forms and Materials Required
  An on-line King County application and completion of the supplemental questionnaire are required.
  
  Work Schedule
  This position is paid on an hourly (non-exempt) basis and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled. The work week and scheduled hours may vary. Rail Utility Service Workers perform work in a 24/7 operations environment, employees must be able and willing to work any shift (day, swing, or graveyard). Work shift is subject to change based on seniority bid system and needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.
  
  An Employer To Be Proud Of
  King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment and radically improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington.
  
  Working for King County Metro Transit means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. This is an exciting time for King County Metro Transit; we are expanding service and recently received the 2018 award for the best large transit agency in North America.
  
  Great Benefits
  King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region). We offer a benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family including state-registered domestic partner, competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). For more details, please see the Benefits tab on this posting.
  
  If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Neha Bansal, HR Talent Advisor, nbansal@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:
  
  
  • Clean interior and exterior of Light Rail Vehicles ("LRV") or streetcars by hand washing and steam cleaning, using a variety of solvents, soaps, and cleaning chemicals.
  • Report any defects to supervisor, such as defective lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
  • Post, add and subtract the amounts of commodities used in designated logs.
  • Remove trash and debris from the LRVs or streetcars.
  • Check and replenish consumables such as sand and wiper fluid.
  • Maintain shop facilities and/or vehicles following written procedures or as instructed.
  • Clean and service shop equipment and/or vehicles.
  • Make deliveries or pick up materials.
  • Operate computer for related data input and retrieval; may enter transactions and related data into a computer information system.
  • Perform related duties as required.
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • One year of professional cleaning experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
  • Experience with and knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
  • Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers.
  • Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices and principles and applicable OSHA laws. Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
  • Basic knowledge of and skill using current computer software applications for data maintenance such as Maintenance Management Information Systems or equivalent tracking systems.
  • Oral and written communication skills including the ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Skill in using common hand tools, maintenance and/or cleaning equipment. Skill in performing physical labor.
  • Accurately performing simple numeric calculations and record keeping tasks. Skill in working under established deadlines.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
  Ideal candidates will have:
  
  • Minimum 1 year of cleaning experience.
  • Experience with biohazards and human waste.
  • Experience performing light maintenance on equipment or similar type work.
  Physical Requirements:
  
  • Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.
  • Frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling and stooping.
  • Work in confined spaces and at heights and in cramped and awkward positions.
  Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:
  
  • Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record. (Out of state candidates must obtain their Washington State driver's license prior to hire.)
  • Ability to qualify for Right of Way Protection Worker Certification.
  • Ability to qualify for forklift certification.
  Selection Process
  Applications will be screened for completeness and qualifications. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed physical examinations, drug screens and a drug and alcohol background checks. Reference checks and reviews of driving records will also be conducted prior to any final offer of employment.
  
  Union Membership
  This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587.
  
  Class Code: 9420600
  
  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.
  
  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 your Talent Advisor listed on this job announcement.
  
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  King County is located in the US state of Washington.

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