Rail Electro-Mechanic

King County; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public transit is seeking dependable Electro-Mechanics to join their team. This role involves performing journey-level electrical, electronic, and mechanical work on light rail vehicles, ensuring their optimal performance and safety. With a commitment to maintaining high standards, the position offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment. Candidates will be assessed through comprehensive testing to ensure they meet the required competencies. Join a team dedicated to enhancing public transportation and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Recruitment/Retention Bonus

Overtime eligible

Shift differentials

Union benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass written and hands-on tests to demonstrate qualifications.
• Knowledge in electrical and mechanical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on light rail vehicles and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems effectively.

Skills

AC/DC Theory

Digital and Analog electronics

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training in Electro-Mechanics

Tools

Hand tools

Precision tools

Test Instruments

Job description

Offering New Hire Recruitment/Retention Bonus up to $3,000!

King County Metro Transit is looking for dependable, detail-oriented Electro-Mechanics to perform journey-level electrical, electronic, and mechanical work on light rail vehicles and associated equipment. This recruitment will fill multiple career service vacancies and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months at the discretion of the hiring manager. This classification is primarily responsible for the maintenance and repair of light rail vehicles and their electronic equipment and systems, communication systems, surveillance equipment, and other related equipment.

The 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.

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.

Who May Apply
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants internal and external and will be used to fill current career service vacancies at Rail and may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future career service and/or temporary vacancies that may occur over the next twelve months. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must complete and pass a written knowledge test and hands-on test to demonstrate qualifications.
Outlined below are competencies that will be assessed in both the written and hands-on tests. It is recommended that you study or refresh your knowledge on the specified areas listed below. Interviews will be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores.

Written test subjects:

• AC/DC Theory
• Digital and Analog electronics
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Schematics and Print reading
• Test Instruments
• Motors
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting

Hands-on test subjects:

• Hand tool basics
• Use of precision tools
• Reading schematics
• Electrical troubleshooting

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.

Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40-hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off. The work schedule may include non-standard work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Schedules are based on a seniority "pick" system, which occurs two times per year. Per the union contract shift differentials are paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay. The Current hourly rates are:

• Day shift positions: $38.82-$55.46
• 2nd-Shift: $40.76-$58.23
• 3rd Shift: $41.73-59.62

Work Location
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Electro-Mechanics work at the Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 and OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005.

Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov, which includes the Supplemental Questions. Please answer ALL questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs listed (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, salary, etc. Your job history in the employment application should go back ten years (if you have ten years of employment). Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job.

If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement.

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 Metro means working for a