Rail Signal & Communications Technician

King County Metro Transit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division seeks a Signal and Communications Technician in Seattle to maintain railway signaling and communications equipment, including switch machines, relays, interlockings, PLCs, fiber optics, and power supplies.

Two years of journey-level experience and completion of a signal training program are required; training is provided for certifications and licenses. Position involves on-track and equipment operation, emergency response, and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Two years performing Journey level work in railway signaling and communications and completion of a Journey Level Signal Training program (FRA or Transit equivalent).
• Ability to obtain certifications such as boom truck, Hi-Rail, forklift (training provided).
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; WA license within 30 days of hire if out-of-state.
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain one (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis; inspect, test, modify, maintain and repair railway signal and communications equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including grade crossing mechanisms and power supplies.
• Operate common and specialized tools and equipment such as mechanical lifts and electronic measurement devices.
• Access aerial structures and poles for inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance; respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Operate switch machines by hand and on Local Control Panels under various conditions.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities with other trades; assist others as necessary.
• Operate Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift-equipped vehicles.
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed.
• Flag trackwork zones; establish safe work zones and traffic control.
• Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data.

Job description

Salary: $87,235.20 - $124,612.80 Annually

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division has exciting opportunities for Signal and Communications Technicians! These positions will perform maintenance on railway signal and communications equipment such as motorized switch machines, vital relays, microprocessor controlled interlockings, programmable logic controllers, fiber optic links, failsafe railroad crossing equipment, stand-alone computers and power supplies.

Job Duties Include:

• Conduct fault diagnosis; inspect, test, modify, maintain and repair ail way signal and communications equipment
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including grade crossing mechanisms, switch machines, multiplexers, microprocessor controlled interlockings, vital relays, power supplies, battery systems, audio systems, and other complex machinery and equipment
• Operate common and specialized tools and equipment such as mechanical lift devices, hand tools, and electronic measurement devices
• Access aerial support structures and poles to perform inspections, maintenance and repair tasks
• Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary
• Operate switch machines by hand and by Local Control Panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions
• Plan, schedule, communicate and coordinate activities and work with other trades and sections; assist other trades as necessary
• Operate assigned vehicles, including Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift equipment
• Perform snow and ice removal
• Flag trackway to provide safer ail work zones; set up work zone traffic control areas
• Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data

Minimum Qualifications

Two years performing Journey level work in railway signaling and communications and documented completion of a Journey Level Signal Training program (FRA or Transit equivalent).

• Ability to obtain boom truck, Hi-Rail, forklift and various other certifications (we train)
• A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.If you possess an out-of-state driver's license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain one (we train)

Additional qualifications are included in the announcement at: Job Opportunities | King County Careers