Rail Electrical Worker Helper

JOB
Learn how Metro connects you with what matters*This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *King County Metro Transits Rail Traction Power has an exciting opportunity for a Rail Electrical Worker Helper.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 44.5-mile route from Federal Way to Lynnwood and a 14.8-mile route from Redmond to International District. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.Rail Electrical Worker Helper assists journey-level Rail Electrical Workers in the repair, maintenance, and repair of rail traction electrification systems.This recruitment will immediately fill up to three [3] Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future for future Career Service vacancies in this classification, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority. Who May ApplyThis position is open to King County employees and the general public, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who are fully qualified to be dispatched for Groundman jobs may apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include: Airforce: 3E0X1, Army: 21R, Coast Guard: ELC, Marine Corps: 1141, Navy: CE, 6180.To Apply: Those interested must submit: An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly. Completed supplemental questions: answer the supplemental questions in their entirety.Note: Any additional attachments will not be considered.Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.Need Assistance?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 Neha Bansal, HR Talent Advisor, at nbansal@kingcounty.gov

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. All employees are expected to model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices. As the Rail Electrical Worker-Helper, you will: Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment from trucks; may operate and drive line trucks as a backup as required. Inspect and hand equipment and materials to crew workers repairing power lines.Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely around the repair site; alert crew workers of potential hazards.Assist crew workers in trimming trees, shoveling dirt and gravel, and performing other tasks required for maintenance.Assist transit vehicles around work areas. Alert drivers and operators to repair work. Respond to emergency calls for repairs during non-working hours as necessary.Inventory and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.Clean work areas, tools, and equipment.Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Union Membership This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77. Class Code / Pay Range 8212400 / $45.80-$49.79For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Neha Bansal, Human Resource Analyst, nbansal@kingcounty.gov Safety SensitiveThese 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.Selection ProcessApplications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications, as well as 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 such as drug and alcohol testing, background checks, DOT physicals, and internal record reviews or reference checks, and/or driving history review, etc.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.Work locationOperations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA. Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA.Northgate Hub at 9572 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.Work Schedule These positions are full time, scheduled for 40 hours a week. These positions have a schedule of 5 days per week, 08 hours per day, and have scheduled shifts beginning at 6:00 a.m., 2;00pm, and 10:00pm, and may include weekend shifts, emergency call-outs and schedule adjustments may occur with notice. These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay with supervisor approval. These positions are not eligible for telework/remote work.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) EmployerNo 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.