Rail Technical Trainer

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 09/13/2024 02:45 PM PDT

Rail Technical Trainer
09/13/2024 01:51 PM PDT

 ''This position is open to all King County employees and general public."

King County Metro’s Rail Division seeks an experienced and highly capable individual to become the next Rail Technical Trainer.
Are you passionate about supporting employees and helping them be successful in their roles? Do you enjoy teaching others and supporting their learning and growth? King County Metro’s Rail Division has an exciting Career Service (CS) opportunity for someone excited about training and development. As a member of our Rail Technical Trainer team, you will train the light rail workforce in King County. Rail Technical Trainers play a critical role in onboarding, training, and developing Rail employees and in supporting Rail’s Culture of Care and Operational Excellence strategic priorities.
The Technical Training team is responsible for the development, implementation, and facilitation of training courses for a variety of trades and job classifications at Link Light Rail. Trainers typically focus on one or more of the following areas, including but not limited to:

  • Operations

  • Vehicle Maintenance

  • Track & ROW Maintenance

  • Power

  • Signals

  • SCADA

  • Facilities Maintenance 

  • Business and Administration

  • Onboarding and General Training

Trainers will typically receive cross-training in one or more areas that they may not be familiar with. Trainers instruct in both the classroom and in hands-on situations and evaluate student progress throughout the training program.  They are also involved in coordinating with Rail management in the oversight of rail operations and maintenance work, to ensure that safety and quality of services are delivered according to our standards, best practices, and rules.

We are currently seeking one (1) Technical Trainer who will initially focus on Onboarding & General Training, and who will be cross trained to provide a variety of training at Rail. This recruitment will be used to fill one current Career Service vacancy and may be used to create a list for future Career Service vacancies in this classification at Rail that may occur within the next 12 months, or at the discretion of the hiring authority.

About King County Metro Transit's Rail Division 
King County Metro is the exclusive partner and operations and maintenance provider to Sound Transit's Link Light Rail system. Light Rail is the backbone of Puget Sound's mobility future. With fast, frequent, reliable connections, the system is poised for significant expansion during this decade.
As Light Rail continues to grow, it will influence and inform Metro's investments of resources well into the future. To strategically and effectively manage such a significant, accelerated rate of growth, the Division Director's Office has established the following strategic priorities to address what matters most:
  • Meet our obligation to Sound Transit and the region through effective expansion of staff who operate and maintain the light rail system
  • Build a culture of care, belonging and inclusion where all employees can thrive
  • Ensure safe, high-quality operations for employees and customers
  • Strengthen partnerships with Sound Transit (Link) & Seattle Dept of Transportation (Streetcar)
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.

Who May Apply
We are hiring for one (1) Career Service vacancy at Link Light Rail. This recruitment is open to internal and external applicants and may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service and/or temporary vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Forms and Materials Required
Submit an online employment application, including all relevant experience.
A cover letter and resume are also required. The cover letter should include the following components:
  • How does your background and experience meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • What is your experience training diverse groups of adult learners?
Work Schedule
The work schedule is generally an 8-hour shift and may require non-standard hours such as swing or graveyard. Schedules are assigned based on the needs of the department. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
Work Location
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134, OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor, nbansal@kingcounty.gov