Light Rail Operator

King County • Multiple locations in King County, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro's Rail Division is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Rail Operators. Rail operators interface with customers and the Link Control Center. Ideal candidates possess confidence, patience, good communications skills and consistently demonstrate sound judgment and good decision making. Working in Rail offers a wide variety of opportunities to showcase your skills as the Rail Division grows. This planned growth will create many promotional and training opportunities for personnel. Get in on the ground floor and get your career started with Metro's Rail Division!

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 Metro means working for a leader in this public transportation industry. Metro was named Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by APTA, the American Public Transportation Association.

King County Metro's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link Light Rail, a growing network spanning 60 miles and serving 38 stations across the Puget Sound region. Together with Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services, the Link Light Rail system is the backbone of an integrated regional transit network that gives people real freedom of movement. As Puget Sound transit agencies work together to build a seamless, connected system, our light rail system plays a central role in expanding access, reducing barriers, and ensuring that everyone across our region can get where they need to go. Joining Metro's Rail Division means joining an organization that is shaping the future of public transportation in the Pacific Northwest and setting the standard for modern rail operations nationwide. This is a division that values strategic thinking, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the people we serve, both our riders and our teams. Whatever your role, your work here contributes to something that matters, a light rail system that thousands of people count on every day.

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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience providing verifiable and exceptional customer service to the public
• Reliable transportation to report to work
• Ability to read, speak and write in English
• Work history must be verifiable, including self-employment
• A valid Washington State driver's license is required 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.
• Must have or be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and maintain certification and National Registry number
• Ability to successfully complete the LRV Operator Training Program, obtain LRV Certification and maintain LRV Certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing safe driving techniques and principles in public transportation vehicles in accordance with schedules
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, professional, and courteous on-time light rail service for customers in King County.
• Conduct self in an appropriate manner as a representative of KC Metro & Sound Transit using sound judgment at all times, working safely on the job, respecting co-workers and assuring the quality of services to all customers both internal and external.
• Operate LRV in revenue and non-revenue service in strict compliance with King County Light Rail rules and procedures pertaining to operations.
• Reports all unusual occurrences including vehicle and Right-of-Way to the Controller and follows all traffic, safety, emergency and standard rules and operating procedure.
• Successfully communicate with and follow directions from LINK Control Center via radio.
• Communicate effectively with all customers regarding service delays, disruptions, and during emergency situations.
• Prepare, submit and maintain accident and incident reports and other documentation as determined by management.
• Operate test trains as required for acceptance of equipment and all other tests required which specify the need for train operations.

Benefits

• Free transportation pass (good on most regional transit systems)
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family and state-registered domestic partner.
• Competitive sick leave and vacation plan
• Twelve holidays a year
• Participation in the State's popular Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Option of participating in the County's deferred compensation plan (a 457 plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed