Transit Mechanic

OPEN HOUSE : Come see the shop floor, hear about the team, and learn about the great work our Upholsterer's perform and the many ways they contribute. Questions and discussion welcomed. May 17 @6pm in Tukwila location (Additional dates may be added, but not guaranteed.) Contact Robin St. James at 206.477.0270 or VMjobs@kingcounty.gov to learn more and to reserve your spot! (Not required to apply.)

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters

OPEN HOUSE : Come see the shop floor, hear about the team, and learn about the great work our Upholsterer's perform and the many ways they contribute. Questions and discussion welcomed. May 17 @6pm in Tukwila location (Additional dates may be added, but not guaranteed.) Contact Robin St. James at 206.477.0270 or VMjobs@kingcounty.gov to learn more and to reserve your spot! (Not required to apply.)

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters

About the Transit Mechanic

In King County Metro's (KCM) Vehicle Maintenance (VM) department, there is no such thing as a normal day. Technicians at KCM have been on the leading edge of technological changes for decades; from being the first to install bike racks on buses, to purchasing hybrid buses on a large scale, and now pledging to move towards a fully electric fleet. At Metro, you will be part of a team that continues to advance technology and improve products for the entire transit industry. We led the way in battery-electric bus testing as well as safety innovations.

Transit buses are highly sophisticated vehicles which require strong technical skills to diagnose and repair. We attract technicians from many industries : automotive, diesel, off-road equipment, aircraft, recreational vehicles, and more! Bring your depth of foundational knowledge and experience and we will train you on our specialized, cutting-edge hybrid and battery-electric drive systems! As you learn more about "The Metro Way" of improving reliability and streamlining repairs, you will take pride in knowing you've contributed to our mission of providing safe, dependable transportation to our region. Come be part of the team, c ome be part of Metro - come make a difference!

In addition to an amazing full-range benefit package, the qualified mechanics we hire enter at 90% of the pay scale. Additionally, shift differential is paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay. Current hourly rates are :

• $39.11 - first shift
• $41.07 - second shift
• $42.04 - third shift

About Metro Transit Vehicle Maintenance - #TradesJobs

The Mission of Vehicle Maintenance is to provide customers safe, dependable, clean transportation in a timely, cost effective, environmentally sensitive manner, with a workforce that values teamwork, communication, and diversity. At Metro, you'll perform your best work as part of a collaborative team working towards the absolute best solution.

The Vehicle Maintenance section operates a twenty-four-hour shop with three shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) seven days a week at various locations throughout King County. Openings may occur on all shifts.

See the Supplemental Information section for details on how to apply

Safety Sensitive Position

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 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. 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 the work. As the Transit Mechanic, you will :

This position requires J ourney Level knowledge of and skill in the principles, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment of the automotive and diesel repair trade. Regular attendance and performance of duties, as assigned, are required of this position.

At a minimum, to qualify for this position you will need to meet one of the following qualifications :

In addition, successful candidates will also have :

Desirable qualifications include : (This experience is not required; applicants with this experience should highlight it, however applicants without this experience are not meant to be dissuaded from applying. If you don't already have this experience and you are hired for this position, you can look forward to expanding your skillset as a Metro employee!)

Necessary Special Requirements :

Please Note : to obtain a CLP in Washington State, you must be able to provide your current license, Social Security number and proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency. For more information visit the official Washington State Department of Licensing official website at :

http : / / www.dol.wa.gov / driverslicense / cdlcdip.html

Who May Apply

This position is open to the general public and current King County employees. For Tips on Applying , please visit http : / / www.kingcounty.gov / jobs / applying.aspx .

Application and Selection Process

This advertisement may be extended. King County application completed at www.kingcounty.gov / jobs, with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience), including answers to the supplemental questions.

Please note : The "duties" section in the Work Experience area of the application is free text and should be used to detail how you specifically meet the experience we are seeking. You should list all professional and personal information you feel is important for the team reviewing your application to take into consideration. You may also leave nontransferable skills off your previous duties. Let your passion for the position come through!

For example, if you worked as a chef in the last ten years you would list that employment, but you don't need to list job duties that aren't applicable, such as, "cooked food to order". You should, however, list any transferrable skills that the job taught you, such as specific teamwork skills.

Finally, you should always list detailed information. As an example, rather than listing, "performed work to customer request," you should list, in detail, the actual work. Details should always be specific to you, but good examples give details such as, "repair and replace head gaskets, cylinder heads and engine removal," or "operate machine shop equipment, including lathe, drill press, grinder milling machine, band saw, fans, air and vacuum compressors and motors."

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to application instructions. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a testing process. Those passing the test will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

Testing Information

Testing may take place on multiple dates. Due to the nature of the tests, all testing MUST be conducted in person. Candidates will have up to three hours to complete a written and practical / hands-on test. In the written section, a candidate will have 60 minutes to complete a 50-question, multiple-choice, basic level, general mechanical knowledge test. Once the written portion is completed, you will participate in a series of observed and timed hands-on exercises intended to gauge your ability to follow directions and showcase your Journey Level mechanical aptitude. All necessary tools and safety equipment will be provided, and you will have the ability to ask clarifying questions prior to beginning each exercise.

You must take the test onsite in King County, WA. Interviews will be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores. Interviews typically take place within two weeks of testing.

Interview Information

Unless a candidate lives out of area, all interviews will be conducted in person. Those who interview successfully will be placed on an eligibility list for placement into vacancies as they occur.

Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, being hired will be contingent on passing all requirements outlined for King County safety-sensitive positions. Those requirements include : an acceptable five-year driving record, satisfactory reference checks, two-year FTA background verification, and passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Vacancy Information

This recruitment will be initially used to fill multiple career service positions

In addition, depending on number of applications received, this recruitment may also be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill future special duty, term-limited temporary, and career service positions in this classification, as they become available. Any list created may be active until fully depleted, at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Work Schedule

Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority system and schedules are bid on three times a year.

Graveyard and / or swing shift vacancies will be the most likely openings. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location. These positions are FLSA non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay.

Union Representation

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

Classification Code

8442100

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :

Robin St. James (she / her)

Human Resources Talent Advisor

VMjobs@kingcounty.gov

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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 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 process, or if you have questions, please contact Robin St. James via email at

VMjobs@kingcounty.gov

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