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King County Metro Transit

Rail Signal & Communications Technician

King County Metro Transit, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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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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