Transit Electronic Technician - SDA/TLT

Salary : $80,745.60 - $115,356.80 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2024ECB23150
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Vehicle Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/20/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
**This position is available to all qualified candidates, including the general public and King County Employees.**
Ready to power up your potential? Join our skilled team of Journey-Level Transit Electronic Technicians at King County Metro Transit! Apply now to be included in our one-day testing event tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 3/12/25. See the 'Supplemental Information' section of this announcement for more info.

Metro's Vehicle Maintenance division is hiring Journey-Level Electronic Technicians who are seeking a rewarding and meaningful career with a top transit agency. Enjoy excellent benefits, competitive pay, and plenty of opportunities to grow. At Metro, you'll be part of a nationally recognized leader in public transportation. Join us in shaping the future of transit! Let's move King County forward together.
At Metro, we're proud to have an exceptional team of Electronic Technicians, and we're looking for dedicated professionals like you to help us make an even bigger impact. The responsibilities of a Transit Electronic Technician (ET) include the installation, diagnosis, repair, and testing of transit vehicle electronic systems, auxiliary equipment, and trolley propulsion systems. If you are skilled in troubleshooting, committed to safe work practices, and passionate about working in a diverse environment, Metro is the place for you. Help us make a difference and expand your skills while working in a large mass transit environment.
Who may apply: We are accepting applications from all qualified candidates including the general public and current King County Employees. Scroll down to the 'Supplemental Information' section for details about our hiring event and how to apply.

Qualified military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply! Be sure to detail any military experience and related duties in the Work Experience section of your application. Relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) areas may include Air Force/ 2AXXX, 2EXXX, 2MXXX, 2PXXX, 2WXXX, 304XX, 308XX, Army/ 12P, 15E, 15M, or 15Y, Coast Guard/ ET or FT, Marine Corps/ 2841, 2862, 5939, 5948, 5952, 5953, 5954, 6314, 6316, 6317, 6318, 6323, 6324, 6326, 6336, 6337, 6338, 6344, 6345, 6413, 6414, 6423, or 6432, and Navy/ AE, AT, ET, FC, FT, IC, or ST).

Pay and Benefits: King County has an amazing full-range benefit package and candidates who are determined to be fully-qualified at the Journey level will start at 90% of the pay scale with an additional shift differential being paid to those working second and third shifts. Our starting Journey Level hourly rates are as follows:

• First shift ("Day shift"): = $49.91
• Second shift ("Swing shift"): +5% differential= $52.41
• Third shift ("Graveyard shift"): +7.5% differential= $53.65

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.

Recruitment and Vacancy Details: This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) 17-month Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions in the Transit Electronic Technician classification. These initial vacancies are temporary in duration, but are full-time, benefit eligible, and may have the opportunity to covert to career service (permanent) positions, when possible. Vehicle Maintenance invests heavily in its staff's development, and SDA/TLT positions give candidates a chance to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences that can be applied to future opportunities. An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created to fill future Electronic Technician positions as they become available. If created, the eligibility list would be active for 12 months from the establishment of the list and utilized at the hiring authority's discretion.

For more information: If you have any questions about this position, its requirements, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are invited to contact our recruiter: Emily Clark (She/Her), Senior Talent Advisor or 206-477-8373.

Job Duties
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 a Transit Electronic Technician, you will also:

• Diagnose propulsion malfunctions on trolley coaches; remove and replace defective electrical and electronic components and wiring as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions on coach ancillary/peripheral systems and other transit and transit-related electronic equipment.
• Service and maintain analog and digital control systems; troubleshoot solid-state electronic systems; fabricate and install special electronic testing systems.
• Fabricate, retrofit, and update specialized electronic equipment and devices to enhance and extend transit coach performance.
• Perform component-level troubleshooting by interpreting and reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to identify and repair system defects and malfunctions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PMs) inspections; make adjustments and alignments to optimize transit coach performance as needed.
• Set up and operate various types of common electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, function generators, chart recorders, insulation testers, data loggers, computers, and other specialized test equipment to troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning electronic equipment.
• Ensure proper calibration of test equipment is accomplished through compliance with established preventative maintenance schedules, practices, and procedures.
• Assist other job classes, such as mechanics, with electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintain records of completed calibrations, PMs and repairs, time worked, and materials used; input and extract data using an automated information maintenance management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed in a transit base setting (indoors in a shop as well as in the yard on buses). Some work is performed outdoors or in shop areas that do not have regulated temperatures. Employees are potentially exposed to vehicle exhaust, cleaning chemicals, high voltage, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, moving vehicles and hydraulic fluid.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform physically demanding work including bending/stooping, kneeling, lying down, standing, and working in awkward postures on a frequent basis.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
At a minimum, to qualify for this position you will need:

• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Knowledge of electric and electronic systems and components.
• Knowledge of solid-state circuitry and the applicable diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of analog and digital control systems.
• Knowledge of the current and best practice repair procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment used in diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and electronic systems and components.
• Skill in the interpretation and application of schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and similar materials.
• Skilled in the use of personal computer office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Effective troubleshooting skills, and basic mathematic skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a team, as well as work independently.
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable experience: (These qualifications are not required; applicants without this experience should still apply! If you don't already have this experience and you are hired for this position, you can look forward to expanding your skillsets in these areas.)

• Skills, knowledge, or experience related to repairing and maintaining closed-circuit television (CCTV.)
• Experience working around high voltage, in accordance with applicable safety legislation and guidelines, to effectively measure high voltages (700 volts) with hand-held test equipment.

Necessary special requirements:

• Must be willing and available to work varying shifts on weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Metro's Vehicle Maintenance Division operates 24 hours, 365 days per year- so the position being filled may occur on any shift.

• Must be willing to work any base/shop location in King County, as work locations and shifts are "picked" based on seniority.
• Must be willing and able to report to the worksite in inclement weather

• Commercial Driver's License Requirements: Within 90 days of hire, a candidate must be able to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and the air brake restriction removed.
• Candidates without a current CDL will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with a passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed before receiving a formal offer. After hire, King County Metro Transit will provide you with paid training on our equipment, so you can obtain the required Class B CDL.
• Please Note: to obtain a CLP in Washington State, you must be able to provide your current license, the medical certification obtained through the required physical (DOT Card), your 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: https://www.dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/commercial-driver-licenses-cdl.
• Pre-hire requirements, if offered the position:
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing provision for safety-sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable five-year driving record at the time of offer.

Supplemental Information
Work Schedule and Location: Work is performed at the job site, 40-hours per week with two consecutive days off (not necessarily Saturday and Sunday). Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority "pick" system. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime hours. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location.
How 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 Emily Clark (She/Her), Senior Talent Advisor: or 206-877-8373.
The following application materials are required:

• Submit an online employment application at KingCounty.gov/jobs or Governmentjobs.com. Applications must include detailed work history going back at least 10 years (if you have 10 years of work experience) and should include thoroughly detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clearly explained reasons for leaving each position.
• Provide detailed responses to all supplemental questions within the application.

No additional attachments or documents will be considered.
Note: As a public employer, King County adheres to strict guidelines when reviewing applications. When listing the job duties within your Work Experience section, describe how you specifically meet the job experience and qualifications needed. List all important information and transferable skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience for the review team to consider, and leave out the non-transferable duties. Information provided in response to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the details in the Work Experience section and should follow the outlined application instructions.
King County Career Support Services offers a webpage with free guidance, resources, and checklists available to help you present your skills and experience competitively for King County Recruitments. Visit the bottom of this website for more information and resources: Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance: +1 855-524-5627.

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed to determine if candidates meet the qualifications and requirements posted within this job announcement. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted will be invited to participate in a one-day testing event. Those passing the required test will be invited to participate in a same-day panel interview directly after testing. Due to the nature of the tests, all testing MUST be conducted in person. All invited candidates must participate on one of the available dates.

• One-day testing event: In-person in Tukwila, WA-- tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 3/12/25. All invited candidates must participate on one of the testing dates listed. Candidates have up to two hours to complete the written multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank knowledge test. Interviews will be offered to candidates who pass with satisfactory test scores.
• Same-day Interviews: After a brief break, a 30-minute panel interview will directly follow the testing. You will be allowed to preview a printed copy of the interview questions for 15 minutes prior to your interview, and any notes you make on the question preview document may be referenced during your interview.

The candidates with the most competitive combined testing/interview scores will receive a conditional offer of employment that is contingent upon completing any necessary safety-sensitive pre-employment process (PEP) steps; including:

Once the selected candidate(s) completes the PEP: a final offer will be extended and an official start date will be determined. Our goal is to have the hired candidate(s) start by April 14, 2024, but this will be determined by how quickly the candidate completes the PEP steps listed above. Candidates hired from an eligibility list at a later date will have their pre-employment process begin at that time.

Union Representation: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Classification Code: 8313100

About King County and Metro Transit Vehicle Maintenance - #TradesJobs As a mobility agency, we move hundreds of thousands of people in our region each day, helping connect them to greater opportunities such as new jobs, better education, critical medical appointments, or a chance to start over. Metro Transit's Vehicle Maintenance Division operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and we take pride in meeting our customers' expectations by providing safe, dependable, clean, and environmentally sound vehicles.

Metro has long been an innovator in green vehicle technology and is steadily pursuing our goal of becoming a zero-emission fleet by transitioning to battery-electric buses. Our Vehicle Maintenance Division values teamwork, communication, diversity, and social justice, and we are committed to working in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive manner.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICEAs the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant, diverse community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that embraces the traditions of many cultures. To learn more, please visit glecte/
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
Guided by our "", 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 are 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 are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, 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:
Emily Clark (she/her), Senior Talent Advisor:
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01

If hired, you may be assigned to any work location or shift, including graveyard, swing, and day shifts. You would receive two consecutive days off each week, but not necessarily on Saturday and Sunday. Are you willing to meet these conditions?

• YES
• NO

02

Are you willing and able to report to work during inclement weather ?

• YES
• NO

03

How many years of experience do you have with troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment? Note: This experience should also be supported by the Work Experience section of your application.

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than two years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least three years, but less than five years
• Five years or more

04

Please indicate the types of education or training you have received. Check all that apply.

• Electronic degree
• Two-year vocational or community college
• Military training
• A recognized apprenticeship program
• My experience was gained entirely through practical/on-the-job experience and doesn't include formal education.

05

List the name(s) of the school or program where you obtained the above-referenced education. If you indicated military experience and training, please provide your Military Occupational Specialty Code(s), if known. If none, please enter "N/A."
06

Describe any experience you have interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, or technical manuals. Please tell us where/how you gained this experience and be detailed and thorough when describing your capabilities. If none, please enter "N/A."
07

Describe any experience you have working with oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, pneumatic tools, and large electronic terminal crimpers. Please be detailed and thorough when describing your capabilities. If none, please enter "N/A."
08

Describe any experience you have troubleshooting down to circuit card, as well as troubleshooting down to the component level on a circuit card. Please note where/how you gained this experience and be detailed and thorough when describing your capabilities. If none, please enter "N/A." (Please note- troubleshooting skills are a critical component to an employee's success in this role for the Vehicle Maintenance team. It is to your advantage to fully explain your capabilities in this area.)
09

MTD - If you're using related military experience to qualify for this postiion, please provide your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). If you held multiple MOS, feel free to indicate more than one.
10

Please indicate the type of Driver's License(s) you possess. Check all that apply.

• A valid standard Washington State Driver's License
• Valid Class A CDL
• Valid Class B CDL
• Air brake restriction removed
• Passenger endorsement
• I have a valid CLP (Commercial Learner's Permit) in my possession.
• do not have a valid CDL or CLP and will need to obtain a CLP (learners permit) before I can be hired.
• I do not currently have a valid driver's license
• I have had a driver's license in a state other than Washington within the last 5 years.

11

If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last five years, list the state(s) and the years the license(s) was valid. Otherwise, please enter "N/A."
12

Has your license been revoked or suspended in the last five years? Please indicate how many times, regardless of reason.

• Yes- My license has been revoked or suspended ONE TIME in the last five years
• Yes- My license has been revoked or suspended MORE THAN ONE TIME in the last five years
• No- My license has NOT been revoked or suspended in the last five years.

13

If your license has been revoked or suspended in the last five years, please indicate the reason(s) below. Check all that apply.

• Moving violation(s)
• Unpaid parking ticket(s)
• Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
• Child support balance due
• N/A-My license has not been revoked or suspended in the last five years

14

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? Select all that apply. (Your full five-year driving abstract will be evaluated as a part of this recruitment process.)

• Reckless or negligent driving
• DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Hit and run incident (you were the driver in violation)
• Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault citation
• Open container violation
• One at-fault accident
• More than one at-fault accident
• None of the above

15

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last TWELVE months? These are considered serious traffic violations by the Washington Administrative Code. Select all that apply.

• Following too closely
• Failure to stop
• Failure to yield right of way
• Speed too fast for conditions, or speeding 15+ miles over the posted limit
• Improper lane change
• Improper or erratic lane changes to include improper overtaking on the right, improper overtaking on the left, or improper driving to the left of center of roadway
• Reckless endangerment of emergency zone or roadway workers
• None of the above

16

Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?

• YES
• NO

17

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, list for which employer and when? If not, please answer "N/A."
18

Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include a layoff. A positive response to this question does not prevent an applicant from being hired.)

• YES
• NO

19

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and a truthful and full explanation for the termination(s.) If not, please answer "N/A." Please note, a response other than N/A is NOT an automatic disqualifier. Answers are used to gain further information and to confirm any future hiring complies with King County policy.
20

MTD -Do you have any relatives who work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

• YES
• NO

21

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. Facilities Division
• e. Finance & Administration Division
• f. General Manager's Office
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance
• l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
• m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro

22

MTD - Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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MTD - If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
24

MTD - Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

• a. King County Metro Employment Site
• b. King County Metro Employee
• c. Indeed
• d. LinkedIn
• e. King County Careers/Government Jobs.com
• f. Job Fair
• g. Trades/Transit Job Board

25

MTD - If you selected "f" or "g" to the previous question, indicate which job fair or "other" source where you found out about this opportunity.
26

MTD - If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation.
27

If we need to contact you by phone, when are the best possible days and times to call you during the work week?
Required Question