Rail Utility Service Worker

Link Light Rail, Metro Transit's Rail Division is responsible for operating and maintaining Link Light Rail service on a 20 plus mile route from the Angle Lake Station south of Sea-Tac Airport to the Northgate station in North Seattle. Plans and/or construction are underway extending the system to the north, east, south, and west. Expansion over the next five years alone will include the addition of more than 20 stations and 40 miles of light rail track. The light rail line is a critical part of the region's transportation network and carries more than 79,000 weekday daily riders.
 
The Rail Utility Service Worker is primarily responsible for the cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, shop and yard maintenance and shop equipment.
 
Who May Apply
This position is open to current King County Metro Employees and the general public.  Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County 

 
Wage Information
This position is non-exempt with a salary range between $22.64 - $32.34 per hour.
 
Vacancy Information
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple immediate career service vacancies and may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Recruitment Timeline:
Posting: June 14, 2024, through June 30, 2024.
Application Review begins between June 18 - June 25, 2024.
 
Forms and Materials Required
An on-line King County application and completion of the supplemental questionnaire are required.
 
Work Schedule
This position is paid on an hourly (non-exempt) basis and is therefore eligible for overtime pay if scheduled. The work week and scheduled hours may vary. Rail Utility Service Workers perform work in a 24/7 operations environment, employees must be able and willing to work any shift (day, swing, or graveyard). Work shift is subject to change based on seniority bid system and needs of the business. In addition, this position has on-call responsibilities and must respond to emergency situations as needed.
 
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 King County Metro Transit means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. This is an exciting time for King County Metro Transit; we are expanding service and recently received the 2018 award for the best large transit agency in North America.
 
Great Benefits
King County provides our employees with a free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region). We offer a benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family including state-registered domestic partner, competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans, and participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS) are provided, as well as the option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan). For more details, please see the Benefits tab on this posting.
 
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Neha Bansal, HR Talent Advisor, nbansal@kingcounty.gov