Rail Electrical Worker

King County Seattle, WA Full-time

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Summary

Position Summary
This position will perform skilled journey level work to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, upgrade, and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on rail electrical systems as well as electrical systems and equipment in Light Rail shops, tunnels, and other facilities. WAGE NOTE: This is a single-wage position. Current day shift wage is $54.43/hour, and 2nd/3rd shifts wage is $57.77/hour.

Safety Sensitive
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.

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 the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the Northgate Station. 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.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to the general public and all King County employees. This recruitment will be used to fill Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service, TLT, and/or internal SDA vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months at Link Light Rail.

How To Apply
An online King County employment application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs is required. A resume and cover letter are optional. For any who are unable to apply online, an alternative form of applying is described at this link. See below for more details.

Work Schedule
This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime pay at double time rate and employees must be willing and able to work any shift. This position is part of a workgroup that provides 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year support. This is a heavily weighted night shift work group.

King County Metro Transit
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 Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. This is an exciting time for King County Metro Transit, which 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, and holiday leave plans; participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS); 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Cody Buchanan
Talent Advisor
cobuchanan@kingcounty.gov

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. Job Duties include:

Work safely to maintain Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems (OCS); and associated components such as messenger wire, contact wire, section insulators, pole and enclosure mounted switches, air gaps, insulated and uninsulated overlaps, poles, underground feeders, switches, electrical wiring and systems including a variety of single phase, three phase and DC systems.
Work safely to maintain Traction Power Substations (TPSS), troubleshoot and repair all feeder cables and associated components, underground feeders, enclosed crawl space associated components, switches, electrical wiring, relays, and monitoring systems, including a variety of single phase and three phase AC and DC systems.
Perform inspections, maintenance and upgrades of Traction Power Substations and their components such as switches, transformers, rectifiers, fuses, relays, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), batteries, chargers and associated equipment.
Maintain and repair low voltage systems such as fire and security alarms; maintain and repair , transfer switches and uninterruptible power supplies.
Maintain and repair equipment in Light Rail shops, offices, park and ride lots, and tunnels.
Flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones; set-up work-zone traffic control areas.
Maintain and provide daily work records and complete work requests.
Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment.
Maintain appropriate parts stock on assigned vehicles, in substations and shops.
Operate company assigned vehicles, including hi-rail and aerial lift equipment and perform rolling inspections from raised aerial equipment.
Read and interpret distribution maps, feeder maps, blueprints, schematics, and other drawings.
Plan, schedule and coordinate activities and work with other trades and divisions.
Trim trees and other vegetation which may interfere with train movement or electrical installations.
Pump water from vaults and manholes.
Perform snow and ice removal.
Respond to emergency calls as necessary.
Inspect relevant work completed by contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications
Three years of high voltage electrical maintenance and/or electrical construction experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job duties. Additional qualifications include:

Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes and means of compliance.
Knowledge or rail industries standards, IEEE, and APTA standards.
Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory
Knowledge of industry safety standards.
Skill in locating underground cables; installing conduit and pull underground cable.
Skill in maintaining Light Rail Overhead Contact System (OCS) and components.
Skill in maintaining Traction Power Substations (TPSS) components.
Skill in the use of tools and equipment required to perform cable splicing and repair.
Knowledge and experience using electrical test equipment.
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Mechanical skills.
Problem solving and analytical skills.

Necessary Special Requirements

Washington State Class B (or A) driver's license with air brake endorsement or the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A license within six months of hire date, and an acceptable driving record. Out-of-State applicants may obtain their Washington driver's license upon arriving here, prior to employment.
Applicants must be able to meet on-going educational and training requirements and maintain required certifications such as Hi-Rail, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Confined Space, First Aid/CPR, and other certifications.

Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, day and night and in inclement weather. Must be able to work in crowded/tight spaces, tunnels, and aerial structures at heights.

Supplemental Information

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 drug and alcohol background checks, driving abstract reviews, and internal record reviews. Start dates may be coordinated with the applicant’s current supervisor to accommodate the business needs of Metro Transit.

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters.
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 that is 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter. As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

submit proof of vaccination, or
employees must have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.

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.

Need assistance?
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs - King County .If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact Cody Buchanan, HR Talent Advisor: cobuchanan@KingCounty.gov

Union Membership
This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.

Class Code
8212100

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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:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
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: King County employees are eligible to 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
10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite gyms and 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 please 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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.

Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND 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 AND 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. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.

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

When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application. Failure to do so can result in disqualification from consideration. Please check off all of the items that you have completed in your application:

Completed Education History
Detailed description of each position that you have held in the last ten years, please list gaps in employment and reason
Reason for leaving employers, (in cases of termination, state why you were terminated)
Supervisor name
Employer phone number
Did you update your current job and update all beginning and end dates of all jobs accurately?
Did you include all relevant duties in each job that relate to this selection process?

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?

If so, for which employer and when? If not, please answer "N/A"

Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include layoff/Reduction in Force.)

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and the complete reason for termination(s). Please understand that "Will explain in interview" is not a valid response and will result in your application not being considered further. (If not applicable, please answer "N/A")

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License? Please indicate if you ALSO hold a Class A or Class B CDL license, and any endorsements. Check all that apply.

Valid Driver's License
Class A CDL/Permit
Class B CDL/Permit
Air Brake Endorsement
I do not have a Driver's License

If you do not possess a CDL, are you willing and able to obtain one within 6-months of hire?

Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last 5 years?

If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last 5 years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s). (If none, please answer "N/A").

In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?

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

If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate why below: (Select all that apply)

Moving Violations
Unpaid Parking Ticket(s)
Unpaid Traffic Ticket(s
Child Support Enforcement
I have not had my license suspended

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five 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

How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last 5 years?

No code violations
1
2
3
4
5 or more

List all the violations you have had in the United States within the last five (5) years, starting with the most recent violation. If you have no violations, write "no violations." If you have speeding tickets, for each one state the date (at least month/year), how fast you were going and the posted speed limit. For each violation, include the following information: month and year, the reason for citation (speeding, illegal turns, etc.). Has the ticket been paid? Was your license suspended or revoked?

How many at fault accidents have you had in the last five (5) years?

No at fault accidents
1
2
3
4
5 or more

List all accidents you have had in the last five years in which you were at fault, including employment-related accidents. Include the month and year of the accident, a brief description, the approximate dollar damage, whether or not there were injuries as a result of the accident, and if you were given a traffic citation. Failure to answer this question completely may result in your application not being considered further. (If no at-fault accidents, please answer "N/A")

Do you possess any of the following? (Select all that apply)

Washington State Journey Electrician Certificate (EL01)
Journey Level Lineworker Certificate
High Voltage Journey Level Certificate
Other equivalent certificate
None of the above

If you indicated you hold an equivalent certificate, please indicate what the name of certificate here (and issuing organization if possible). If none, list N/A.

How many years of electrical maintenance and/or electrical construction experience do you possess?

None
Less than one year
At least one but than three years
At least three but less than five years
five years or more

Please briefly explain the work you've performed, on which jobs, that would contribute to your qualifications for this position. (Remember to include all of these positions on your application in the work experience section.

This position involves night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Are you able and willing to work any shift (day, swing or graveyard) as assigned?

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.

I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I also understand that the provisions of the job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results for drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment physical, drug testing, reference checks, driver's record evaluation, and criminal history checks. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing by name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above referenced information.

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