Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

• Journey level knowledge of the fundamentals of railway signaling and communications
• Knowledge in analyzing and evaluating malfunctions in electrical and electronic equipment and determining repair requirements; skill in performing electronic fabrication and assembly tasks, such as soldering and wire harnessing; skill in problem solving, analyzing, diagnosing and evaluating equipment problems
• Knowledge of and skill in industrial safety techniques, including safety techniques while working at railway crossings with train and automobile traffic
• Knowledge of and skill in maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic equipment
• Willingness and ability to apply King County's core values around inclusion, equity and social justice as a team member and representative of King County to the public
• Skill in the application of customer service techniques and principles when dealing with customers in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Skill in oral and written communications, including reading, writing and following instructions
• Skill in preparing written reports, inspection forms for documenting defects and repairs of work orders in designated computer programs; skill in preparing time and material cost estimates; keep accurate records
• Skill in developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety inspection procedures
• Skill in working under established deadlines and time frames 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of individuals

• 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)

Application Process

To apply for this position, you must meet the minimum requirements and complete the following:

• An online King County application. NOTE: Please include each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (if you have ten years of employment history), duties explained, reasons for leaving, etc. Earlier jobs should be included here if they are relevant in some way to this job and if they relate to our minimum qualifications and MUST be included in the employment application if cited in an answer to a Supplemental Question. 
• Answer the supplemental questions in their entirety.
• Attach documented completion of a Journey Level Signal Training program (FRA or Transit equivalent).

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Working Environment

Work indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather. Work in high places from mechanical lifts and structures, and in a high voltage environment to perform inspections. Position requires physical skill and effort to operate tools, equipment, vehicles and supplies and may require stooping or bending motions when inspecting work.

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 Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor at malansi@kingcounty.gov  

Selection Process

Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587