Line Crew Chief

King County Metro Transit Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Line Crew Chief. The Line Crew Chief will be responsible for supervising staff to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, upgrade, and perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on assigned Transit electrical systems and facilities. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse employee work group, proactively solve problems that impact service delivery, and encourage a safety culture while inspiring high standards of customer service excellence, as well as the ability to motivate employees through building trust and respect. 

About Metro’s Transit Facilities Division:

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division maintains all Metro Transit properties, such as bus bases, park & rides, bus shelters, and offices and maintenance shops. Services include bus shelter repairs and replacements, bus shelter cleaning, trolley wire repairs, radio maintenance for buses, environmental spill clean-up, bus sign replacement, graffiti removal, and other facilities maintenance duties. Internally, team provides division-wide support functions for finance, budget, environmental compliance, safety, training, administrative services and new employee orientation. Planning, inventory/materials management, work center, workforce management, functional asset management, general/maintenance agreements, systems support, capital infrastructure, sustainable resources/energy.

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will immediately fill one (1) Career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility pool for future Career Service, as well as any fully benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies valid up to Twelve (12) months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply:

This position is open to current King County Metro Transit Employees only, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration.

Questions? If you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at darussell@kingcounty.gov.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of this work As the Line Crew Chief, you will also: 

• Plan, supervise and evaluate the work of journey-level workers and subordinates.
• Direct and supervise the erecting and maintenance and repair of assigned Transit electrical systems and facilities.
• Control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to all maintenance schedules. 
• Prepare requisitions for and ensure proper storage of tools, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Prepare routine reports indicating kind and amount of repair work completed, and materials used in such work.
• Provide training on tools and materials, electrical systems, and related systems.
• Provide safety training.
• Respond to emergency calls for repairs during non-working hours, as necessary.
• Coordinate and monitor safety and training programs.
• Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff, contractors and employees of other jurisdictions.
• Participate in planning, scheduling and estimating activities.
• Demonstrate supervisory skills.
• Ensure crews work safely; follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Provide oral and written directions.
• Work on and around high voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of related laws and codes, including advanced knowledge of electrical and safety codes and regulations.
• Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrate proficiency with business applications, such as email and word processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience performing line work.
• Four (4) years of trolly overhead experience.
• Journey-level line worker certification.
• Knowledge of electrical and trolley overhead safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable sections of WAC 269-45 and other electrical and safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with electrical trades.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, high voltage work, and modern industrial controls.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; maintain a standardized work pace.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 

Necessary Special Requirement:

 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.

To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at darussell@kingcounty.gov.

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

Selection Process:

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule: 

The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay with supervisor approval.

Work Location:

This position will report to the King County Power Distribution headquarters, located at 2255 4th Avenue S; Seattle, WA 98134. 

Safety Sensitive:

This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the 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 substances testing program protocols.

Union Membership: This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77. 

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 8208200 / 37

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Guided by our "True North" we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

KING COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER:

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Daniel Russell, Talent Advisor at darussell@kingcounty.gov.