Streetcar Rail Electro - Mechanic

King County (WA) • Multiple locations in King County, WA

255d • $38 - $59

About The Position

King County Metro Transit is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Electro-Mechanic to perform journey-level electrical, electronic and mechanical work on streetcars and associated equipment. If you have strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical skills and want to work for an employer to be proud of with great benefits, consider applying your skills as Streetcar Electro-Mechanic! Seattle Streetcar is operated by King County Metro Transit and is responsible for providing streetcar service for both the South Lake Union and First Hill Streetcar lines.

Requirements

• Two or more years of journey-level experience in trade such as heavy rebuild, fleet, auto, equipment, industrial mechanic experience.
• Experience effectively performing electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of electrical, electronic and mechanical work.
• Skill in AC/DC systems, operating principles of analog and digital electronics.
• Skill in reading and interpreting schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical information.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety sensitive positions.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Electronics Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, test, maintain, repair, and overhaul rail/streetcar vehicles' electrical, electronic and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Conduct safety and preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles, systems and equipment; document defects, maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, or modify mechanical, electronic and electrical components.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Prepare time and material cost estimates and maintain records.
• Re-rail trains/streetcars and recover vehicles from accidents.
• Install special electronic testing systems and communication devices on cars.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, service, rebuild and overhaul electrical and electronic subsystems on wayside signal equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory and computer inventory records.
• Operate computers for testing and diagnosing fault log management and related data input and retrieval.
• Clean interior and exterior of streetcars using a variety of solvents, soaps and cleaning chemicals.

Benefits

• Free transportation pass (good on most transit systems throughout the Puget Sound region).
• Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family.
• Competitive vacation, sick, holiday and executive leave plans.
• Participation in the State's Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS).
• Yearly tool allowance.
• Footgear (one pair of boots, socks and cushioned inserts).
• Safety clothing, uniforms and equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees