Rail Utility Service Worker

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro is hiring multiple Rail Utility Service Workers for its Rail Division. The role is responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles or streetcars, maintaining shop facilities and equipment, and performing related support tasks. The work contributes to the operation of the regional Link Light Rail network. Employees work in a 24/7 operations environment and must be able and willing to work any shift, day, and location. Shifts include day, swing, and graveyard; schedules may vary, and regular days off may fall mid-week. Shift differentials apply to swing and graveyard shifts. Employees work a 40-hour-per-week schedule, are eligible for overtime when scheduled, and have on-call responsibilities that include responding to emergencies as needed. Work shifts may change based on the seniority bid system and business needs. Workers may be assigned to bases throughout King County, including the Operations and Maintenance Facility–Central in Seattle, the Operations and Maintenance Facility–East in Bellevue, and various track-end terminals. The position is hourly and non-exempt. The starting wage is $23.54 per hour at step 1 of the pay scale.

Requirements

At least one year of professional cleaning experience.
Experience with and knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
Knowledge of the use and care of cleaning equipment, such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers.
Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices, and principles, and applicable OSHA laws.
Knowledge of the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
Basic knowledge of and skill using current computer software applications for data maintenance, such as Maintenance Management Information Systems or equivalent tracking systems.
Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to understand, interpret, and follow directions.
Skill using common hand tools and maintenance or cleaning equipment.
Skill performing physical labor.
Ability to perform simple numeric calculations and record-keeping tasks accurately.
Ability to work under established deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.
Washington State driver's license and an acceptable driving record; out-of-state candidates must obtain a Washington State driver's license before hire.
Ability to qualify for Right of Way Protection Worker Certification.
Ability to qualify for forklift certification.
Ability and willingness to work any shift, any day, and at any location in a 24/7 operations environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance; frequent walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, and stooping; and working in confined spaces, at heights, and in cramped or awkward positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with biohazards and human waste.
Experience performing light maintenance on equipment or similar work.

Responsibilities

Apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.
Clean the interior and exterior of light rail vehicles or streetcars by hand washing and steam cleaning, using solvents, soaps, and cleaning chemicals.
Report defects to a supervisor, including defective lights, body or interior damage, and operating defects.
Record amounts of commodities used in designated logs, including posting, adding, and subtracting amounts.
Remove trash and debris from light rail vehicles or streetcars.
Check and replenish consumables such as sand and wiper fluid.
Maintain shop facilities and/or vehicles following written procedures or instructions.
Clean and service shop equipment and/or vehicles.
Make deliveries or pick up materials.
Use a computer for related data input and retrieval, and enter transactions and related data into a computer information system as needed.
Perform related duties as required.
Understand and follow safety policies, report safety concerns, and follow safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Respond to emergency situations as needed as part of on-call responsibilities.