Rail Track & ROW Maintainer Apprentice — Paid Training

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pension plan

Transportation program / ORCA transit

Paid holidays and vacations

Job summary

King County Metro's Rail Division offers a Rail Track and ROW Maintainer Apprentice program. You will participate in on-the-job training and RSI classroom hours, with a path to a career service Rail Track and ROW Maintainer position after completion.

The apprenticeship runs about two years, involves shifts across days, evenings, and weekends, and requires CDL readiness and safe working practices. Join a program that trains you for essential rail maintenance careers.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to learn Rail Track and ROW Maintainer skills.
• Able to work at heights and outdoors with safety compliance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect Continuous Welded Rail (CWR).
• Welding: Thermite and Frog techniques with inspection.
• Use of grinders for preventative maintenance.
• Perform rail replacements and maintenance on ROW and drainage.
• Operate common tools and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Education

High school Diploma / GED

Job description

King County Metro's Rail Division offers a Rail Track and ROW Maintainer Apprentice program. You will participate in on-the-job training and RSI classroom hours, with a path to a career service Rail Track and ROW Maintainer position after completion.

The apprenticeship runs about two years, involves shifts across days, evenings, and weekends, and requires CDL readiness and safe working practices. Join a program that trains you for essential rail maintenance careers.