LIGHT RAIL ELECTROMECHANIC
(Safety-Sensitive Position)*
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
METRO TRANSIT DIVISION, RAIL OPERATIONS SECTION
Hourly Rate: $20.29 - $28.98
Job Announcement: 08SL7692
OPEN: 4/28/08        CLOSE: Until Filled (reposted)

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to current L587 union employees within the Transit Division, other King County employees and the general public. This recruitment will be used to fill fourteen positions; seven scheduled to start in October and seven in January 2009.

WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials may be submitted in the following three ways:

1. Emailed to transithr@kingcounty.gov. Include job title and job posting number in the subject line. Your attached documents must be formatted in MS Word or Adobe PDF.
2. Mailed to: 201 South Jackson St., M. S. KSC-TR-0419, Seattle, WA 98104-3856.
3. Placed in the drop box in the lobby of the Career and Employment Center located at the King Street Center Bldg., 201 South Jackson St., Seattle, WA.

Contact Silvette Lee at 206-684-1087 or silvette.lee@kingcounty.gov for further inquiries. PLEASE NOTE: Applications not received in the places specified above may not be processed.

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: A King County safety sensitive application form, resume, and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements.

WORK LOCATION: Link Light Rail Operations & Maintenance Facility located on Airport Way in Seattle (across from Tully’s roasting plant).

WORK SCHEDULE: The Rail Operations section operates three shifts (day, swing and graveyard) seven days a week. Openings may occur on all shifts. This position is overtime eligible and swing and graveyard shift employees receive a shift differential. Employees work a 40-hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules are based on a seniority “pick” system, which occurs three times a year. Graveyard and/or swing shift vacancies will be the most likely openings. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: The Rail Section will be responsible for providing rail service on a 13.9 mile double track system from downtown Seattle to the Sea-Tac Airport. The responsibilities of this position include performing journey level, electrical, electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Diagnose, test, maintain, repair, and overhaul rail vehicles’ electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer instructions.
• Conduct safety and preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles, systems and equipment; document defects, maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or modify mechanical, electronic and electrical components, analog and solid state electronic systems, and defective parts for a variety of equipment and systems controls.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Prepare time and material cost estimates and maintain records; prepare various activity and status reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs.
• Re-rail trains and recover vehicles from accidents.
• Install special electronic testing systems and communication devices on cars; service and maintain microprocessor control systems; calibrate and repair test equipment.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, service, rebuild and overhaul electrical, mechanical and electronic subsystems on rail vehicles.
• Maintain parts inventory and computer inventory records.
• Operate computers for testing and diagnosing fault log management and related data input and retrieval.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of electrical, electronic and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment; skill in AC/DC systems, operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electronic control circuitry and associated mechanical systems, heating, lighting, air conditioning, motors, brakes and related systems
• Knowledge and skill in the application of mechanical principles, repair methods, standards and practices typically found in a journey level skilled trades position
• Knowledge of current preventive maintenance requirements and skill in performing maintenance on light rail vehicles and associated equipment, machinery, tools, and equipment; skill in developing, and implementing preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures
• Skill in the application of testing and inspection methods including solid state circuitry diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures
• Skill in the use of operating portable test equipment, bench type work stations, tools, parts and supply manuals needed in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment
• Skill in reading and interpreting schematics, maintenance manuals, technical information in repair manuals, service change bulletins, parts and supply manuals, and specifications
• Skill in maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, rebuilding and overhauling electrical and mechanical systems
• Skill in preparing written reports, documenting defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, and designated computer programs; prepare accurate time and material cost estimates and keeping accurate records
• Skill in applying industrial safety procedures and standards including cleaning and maintaining shop area
• Skill in problem solving, analyzing and diagnosing equipment problems
• Skill in the operation of current Windows based computer software; skill in learning new operating systems and staying current on all new technologies introduced into transit industries as it relates to light rail vehicle maintenance
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of individuals
• Skill in working under established deadlines and timeframes
• Skill in leading and training others

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Washington State Class B driver's license or the ability to obtain and maintain a Class B license with airbrake endorsement and light rail vehicle “Yard Operator” certification
• Electronics Technician Certificate is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather, but primarily indoor. Physical ability to be mobile, perform manual labor, exert physical effort while standing, walking, or lifting materials, tools and objects weighting up to 70 pounds, such as re-railing jacks and large parts.

SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications will be tested and must pass to be considered for this position. Reference checks, driver’s license reviews, and pre-employment physicals (with drug screens) must be successfully completed before a final offer is made.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by ATU, Local 587.

CLASS CODE: 836102