RAIL RADIO & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

King County Sheriff's Office; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician with the King County Metro Rail Division. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting essential radio and communication systems vital for railway operations. As light rail expands, your expertise will contribute to a safer and more efficient transit network. Join a dedicated team where your skills in electronic systems will be valued, and make a significant impact on the community's transportation future. If you are passionate about technology and public service, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of radio and communication systems.
• Knowledge of electronic systems related to railway operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on railway communication systems.
• Work independently under the direction of senior technicians.

Skills

Maintenance of Radio Systems

Troubleshooting Electronic Systems

Repair of Communication Systems

Knowledge of Railway Operations

Education

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)

Job description

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 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.

King County Metro Rail Division has an exciting opportunity for a Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician. The Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician will be responsible for work throughout the current and future Link Light Rail dedicated Right of Way.
Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on radio, communications, and electronic systems dedicated to railway operations as well as railway signal and communications equipment and systems. Work is performed independently and under the general direction of a Rail Signal and Communications Technician- Lead and the Rail Signal and Communications Chief.

This recruitment will immediately fill one career Service vacancy and may also be used to create an eligibility for future Career Service, and/or Special Duty Assignments, 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 February 20 through February 28, 2025, but are subject to change.

Note on starting wage: It will have the same wage scale as Rail Signal and Communications Technician with the same shift differential.

Who May Apply:This position is open to King County employees and the general public.

To Apply:Those interested must submit:

• An online employment application with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience). Be sure to list all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving.
• Completed supplemental questions.
• Copy of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) is required.

Note: applications without the above required materials won't be considered.

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