Salary
$45.86 Hourly
Location
Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2025EW24299
Department
MTD - Metro Transit
Division
Rail
Opening Date
04/02/2025
Closing Date
4/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
- Description
- Benefits
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Summary
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters
* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *
King County Metro Transit’s Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for a
Rail Service Worker Lead.
The Rail Service Workers are responsible for moving vehicles in the yard as needed, maintaining shop facilities and vehicles, and cleaning and servicing shop equipment. In this role, you will identify, schedule, coordinate, plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of other Rail Service Workers and Rail Utility Service Workers, vendors or contractors. Lead responsibilities also involve assigning overtime, approving leave, training personnel and performing administrative duties for cleaning and repairs associated with Streetcars, Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) and Non-Revenue Vehicles (NRVs).
About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division
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 recruitment may immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies in this classification, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of
May 5 through May 9, 2025, but are subject to change.
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 at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties.
- Completed supplemental questions
Current Hourly Rates
1st Shift (Day): $45.86 | 2nd Shift (Swing): $48.15 | 3rd Shift (Graveyard): $49.30
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Job Duties
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.
As The Rail Service Worker Lead, You Will
- Ensure Rail vehicles are available for scheduled maintenance, cleaning, and repairs based on written and online forecasting sources, with minimal or no direction from the Vehicle Maintenance Chief.
- Assign Rail vehicles for revenue service requirements, maximizing fleet availability and utilizing yard setup efficiently. Conduct inventory of Rail vehicle storage yards, extract and input data to correct automated train location software, preventative maintenance forecasting tools and meter readings.
- Ensure proper assignment of LRVs with special vehicle equipment such as automated passenger counts, vehicle wraps and test vehicles.
- Utilize two-way radio communication to transmit to, and receive information from, subordinates, chiefs, and the Link Control Center.
- Respond to minor incidents and occurrences within the confines of the yard. Provide direction and leadership to Day Shift RSW/RUSW group. Create Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) work orders for fleet detail and other necessary tasks.
- Ensure shop equipment, supplies and special tools for RSW detail work is properly maintained and in good working order.
- Create new procedures and SOPs/SMPs for updating or developing new cleaning or repair tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- One year experience working within the Rail Service Worker classification and previous professional cleaning experience and/or automotive maintenance or equipment servicing experience OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
- Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices and principles and applicable OSHA laws.
- Basic knowledge of and skills using current computer system applications for data maintenance.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in using common hand tools and power tools.
- Skill in performing physical labor.
- Knowledge of workload planning and scheduling, with ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
- Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of Rail vehicle inventory practices and Rail vehicle maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work and provide motivation in a team environment and with a diverse work group.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skill in learning automotive preventative maintenance.
- Skill in accurately performing numeric calculations and perform record keeping tasks.
Working Environment
- Must be able to work from high places on mechanical lift devices, support structures, and poles.
- Ability to work around yard rail switches and high voltage equipment; indoors, outdoors, and in inclement weather.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Supplemental Information
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work Schedule
This position is anticipated to be full time, assigned 40 hours per week.
Employees must be able to work any of the three shifts (day, swing, or graveyard). Work schedule may include non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Schedules are based on a seniority "pick" system and potentially can change every 6 months based on seniority. This position is non- exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.
SAFETY SENSITIVE
These positions are considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the 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 substances testing program protocols.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
Work Location: Employees may report to any of the following locations: Operations and Maintenance Facility Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle, or our new Eastside campus Operations and Maintenance Facility at 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue, or any other locations that may be added or changed in the future.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 9420150 / 43
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at
[email protected].
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 recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have one year experience working within the Rail Service Worker classification and previous professional cleaning experience and/or automotive maintenance or equipment servicing experience OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position?
02
If you selected yes for previous question, please describe how and for which organization you have obtained this experience? If you indicated that you do not have this experience, please mark 'N/A'.
03
How have you applied equity and social justice principles in your current and/or previous role(s)? Experience may include roles in either a professional or volunteer setting. If you do not have this experience, how would you approach incorporating equity and social justice principles into this role with Metro Transit Rail Division?
04
This position requires the ability to: work shifts that include day, swing, and overnight; work shifts that may include weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet these requirements?
05
Do you possess a current Driver License valid in the State of Washington?
- Yes
- No, but I am able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- No, and I am *NOT* able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
06
Do you currently hold a Class A or Class B CDL license, and any endorsements. Check all that apply.
- Class A CDL/Permit
- Class B CDL/Permit
- Air Brake Endorsement
- I do not have a Driver's License
07
In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?
- Yes
- No
- N/A - I do not have a driver's license
08
If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.
- One time
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
- N/A - I do not have a driver's license
09
How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?
- No code violations
- 1 code violation
- 2 code violations
- 3 code violations
- 4 code violations
- 5 or more code violations
- N/A - I do not have a driver's license
10
Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five (5) years? Select all that apply.
- Reckless or negligent driving
- DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Hit and run incident
- Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
- Open container violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
- N/A - I do not have a driver's license
11
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?
12
If yes, for which employer and when? If no, please answer "N/A". If current Metro Operator, please answer "N/A
13
Please indicate which types of tasks you've completed in your professional working experience. Check all that apply.
- Litter and trash pick-up
- Operate pressure washer
- Wet and dry shop vacs
- Graffiti removal
- Performed automobile or equipment repairs
- Worked with other maintenance tools and equipment
- Used common hand tools, maintenance and/or cleaning equipment
- None of the above
14
Please describe your knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals. If none, list N/A.
15
Please describe your knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers. Please type N/A if you do not have experience.
16
Are you willing and able to work in a high voltage environment?
17
Do you have experience in forklift operation?
18
Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.
19
If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?
20
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select one.
- Bus Operations Division
- Capital Division
- Employee Services Division
- General Manager's Office
- Facilities Division
- Finance & Administration Division
- Marine Division
- Mobility Division
- Rail Division (including Streetcar)
- Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- N/A
21
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the employee's name, position, and your relationship or enter "N/A".
22
Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- King County Metro Employment Site
- King County Metro Employee
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- King County Careers/Government Jobs.com
- Job Fair
- Trades/Transit Job Board
23
If you selected "job fair" or "Trades/Transit Job Board" to the previous question, indicate which job fair or "other" source where you found out about this opportunity.
24
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
25
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
26
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you check the "YES" box, the human resources staff person coordinating this recruitment will send you a request asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only).
27
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/