Rail Technical Trainer

• Operations

• Vehicle Maintenance

• Track & ROW Maintenance

• Power

• Signals

• SCADA

• Facilities Maintenance 

• Business and Administration

• Onboarding and General Training

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 

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. We model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices across all job duties listed below:

• Participate in all aspects of rail training, including but not limited to rail operations, maintenance, and facilities training programs.
• Support Rail’s strategic priorities of Culture of Care and Operational Excellence by delivering high-quality technical training to new and current employees.
• Onboard, support, and train diverse employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Develop, implement, and conduct training (including curriculum, lesson plans, hands-on training and demonstration, training materials, and assessment) for rail employees and others as assigned, ensuring that training aligns with all standards and requirements and supports safe operations, including:
  1. Maintain up-to-date training content
  2. Prepare and maintain training aids, charts, visual aids, equipment simulators, mock-ups, and other material
  3. Ensure availability of classroom space and equipment for training programs
  4. Conduct initial, refresher, and retraining sessions as needed
  5. Deliver technical and compliance training as required
• Assess learners, monitor progress, and conduct formal evaluations of trainees, including:
  1. Provide progress evaluations and performance counseling
  2. Ensure that trainees are compliant with Link Light Rail governing documents and policies including but not limited to rules, procedures, and time accountability
  3. Recommend and implement support strategies for trainees who are struggling to meet standards
  4. Evaluate and recommend to management the termination of trainees who do not meet standards
  5. Act as a designated examiner in the testing and certification of rail vehicle operators and other rail positions
• Maintain complete and accurate training documentation, including:
  1. Accurately record attendance, quiz/exam/evaluation scores, completions, and other trainee information
  2. Adhere to King County record retention requirements
  3. Maintain a variety of reports, perform data input and retrieval, review forms and documents for accuracy and file/forward as appropriate
• Support emerging training needs of the division as required, including:
  1. Provide customized training as needed
  2. Assist in training other areas on a project basis
  3. Evaluate new equipment and changes in existing equipment and incorporate changes into training curriculum
  4. Participate in the testing, certification, and opening of new rail extensions
  5. Participate in the testing and certification of new rail cars
  6. Participate in rail audits, emergency drills, and simulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training processes, safety principles, Metro rules/policies/procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports to support division needs
• Operate rail vehicles and perform other related duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience as a trainer and/or educator of adults AND two years of work experience in a transportation, transit, or industrial environment
OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the work
Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of trainee assessment and performance evaluation, including providing feedback and performance counseling
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience developing, evaluating, and revising training materials
• Experience developing policies, procedures, rules, and reports
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations and situations and apply equitable practices to training.
• Skill in problem solving, analyzing, and evaluating efficiency and quality, and making recommendations for improvements.
• Working knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal rules and regulations related to rail operations, maintenance, and industrial and transit-related safety.
• Working knowledge of or the ability to learn transportation operation and maintenance rules, policies and procedures, forms, records, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with database systems used for rail rules, policies, procedures, training materials and training records.
• Skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

 Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License within first 30 days of the start date and an acceptable driving record

Working Conditions

• Able to climb stairs and board rail on elevated guide way
• Sit for extended periods
• Lift or pull up to thirty (30) pounds
• Perform repetitive body movements to operate equipment
• Work independently with a minimum of breaks

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and exercises, including written and oral evaluations of skill, knowledge, and experience. Employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed a Safety-Sensitive Drug & Alcohol test, physical, reference checks, and a complete driving record review.

Union Membership
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587

Classification/Pay Grade: 
963002 (Rail Technical Trainer), Grade 198

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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.

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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Salary : $84,573 - $120,806