King County Metro Transit
Rail Signal & Communications Technician
King County Metro Transit, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
King County Metro Transit's Rail Division has exciting opportunities for Signal and Communications Technicians! These positions will perform maintenance on railway signal and communications equipment such as motorized switch machines, vital relays, microprocessor controlled interlockings, programmable logic controllers, fiber optic links, failsafe railroad crossing equipment, stand-alone computers and power supplies.
Job Duties
Conduct fault diagnosis; inspect, test, modify, maintain and repair ail way signal and communications equipment
Inspect, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including grade crossing mechanisms, switch machines, multiplexers, microprocessor controlled interlockings, vital relays, power supplies, battery systems, audio systems, and other complex machinery and equipment
Operate common and specialized tools and equipment such as mechanical lift devices, hand tools, and electronic measurement devices
Access aerial support structures and poles to perform inspections, maintenance and repair tasks
Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary
Operate switch machines by hand and by Local Control Panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions
Plan, schedule, communicate and coordinate activities and work with other trades and sections; assist other trades as necessary
Operate assigned vehicles, including Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift equipment
Perform snow and ice removal
Flag trackway to provide safer ail work zones; set up work zone traffic control areas
Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data
Minimum Qualifications Two years performing Journey level work in railway signaling and
documented completion of a Journey Level Signal Training program (FRA or Transit equivalent).
Ability to obtain boom truck, Hi-Rail, forklift and various other certifications (we train)
A valid Driver's License 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
Class B CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain one (we train)
Additional qualifications Additional qualifications are included in the announcement at: Job Opportunities | King County Careers
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Truck Transportation
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Job Duties
Conduct fault diagnosis; inspect, test, modify, maintain and repair ail way signal and communications equipment
Inspect, repair and maintain electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including grade crossing mechanisms, switch machines, multiplexers, microprocessor controlled interlockings, vital relays, power supplies, battery systems, audio systems, and other complex machinery and equipment
Operate common and specialized tools and equipment such as mechanical lift devices, hand tools, and electronic measurement devices
Access aerial support structures and poles to perform inspections, maintenance and repair tasks
Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary
Operate switch machines by hand and by Local Control Panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions
Plan, schedule, communicate and coordinate activities and work with other trades and sections; assist other trades as necessary
Operate assigned vehicles, including Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift equipment
Perform snow and ice removal
Flag trackway to provide safer ail work zones; set up work zone traffic control areas
Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data
Minimum Qualifications Two years performing Journey level work in railway signaling and
documented completion of a Journey Level Signal Training program (FRA or Transit equivalent).
Ability to obtain boom truck, Hi-Rail, forklift and various other certifications (we train)
A valid Driver's License 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
Class B CDL with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain one (we train)
Additional qualifications Additional qualifications are included in the announcement at: Job Opportunities | King County Careers
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Truck Transportation
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