King County
Salary : $87,942.40 - $125,632.00 Annually
Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment
Job Number: 2025MA25023
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Rail
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
**This position is open to all King County Metro employees with a Rail Card AND who have successfully passed their probationary period in their current career service position**
King County Metro Transit's Streetcar Section is hiring a Rail Technical Trainer fora Project- Special Duty Assignment (SDA)As a Rail Technical Trainer, you will be training the future workforce for Seattle Streetcar and ensuring that safety and quality of services are delivered according to our standards, best practices, and rules.
As a member of our Technical Trainer team, you are primarily responsible for developing, supporting, and implementing both classroom and field training programs to sustain all phases of streetcar operations, while evaluating the progress of streetcar operators and personnel throughout the training programs.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Project- Special Duty Assignment (SDA) and is expected to last approximately eight (8) weeks. The purpose of the position is to assist the Streetcar Technical Trainer to prepare and deliver an upcoming Streetcar Operator Training Class.
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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.
Who May Apply
This Rail Technical Trainer- Project SDA is only available to current King County Metro employees who hold a valid Rail Card certifying their ability to operate Inekon Trio-12 and Trio-121 trains in mainline operations and have successfully completed their initial probationary period in their current career service position.
To Apply: Please complete the following:
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.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Rail Technical Trainer, you will also:
Plan and deliver streetcar training regarding streetcar operations, maintenance, and other training programs. Work includes the following:
Minimum Qualifications:
Supplemental Information
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Competitive applications will be expertly reviewed, and a formal offer will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as internal record reviews.
In addition, this recruitment's selection process may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) openings in this classification and within this division over the next year (12 months) and will be utilized at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work Schedule
This SDA Project is expected to last approximately eight (8) weeks and follow a five-day, 8-hour work schedule, which may include weekends or variable work hours as needed. No vacation or time off is allowed during this SDA period. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for over-time.
Work Locations
Union Representation
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Classification
Rail Technical Trainer- 963002
Forbes recently 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? Come join the team 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 is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe 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.
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:
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
This position is open to King County Metro employees only. Have you successfully passed your probationary period in your current career service position?
02
Are you a Current Streetcar Operator?
03
What valid Streetcar Rail Card certifications do you currently hold? Check all that apply:
04
How much experience do you have operating a Streetcar on the SLU line?
05
How much experience do you have operating a Streetcar on the First Hill line?
06
Why do you think you would be good at assisting with Streetcar Operator Training?
07
Tell us about your background in coaching, training, educating, or mentoring others-and specify how many years you have spent doing so.
08
Do you currently have a valid Washington State driver's license?
09
In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?
10
If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.
11
How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?
12
Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply)
13
MTD - 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?
14
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 for the recruitment process only.
15
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
Required Question
Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment
Job Number: 2025MA25023
Department: MTD - Metro Transit
Division: Rail
Opening Date: 07/31/2025
Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: J2 : ATU L587-Transit
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
**This position is open to all King County Metro employees with a Rail Card AND who have successfully passed their probationary period in their current career service position**
King County Metro Transit's Streetcar Section is hiring a Rail Technical Trainer fora Project- Special Duty Assignment (SDA)As a Rail Technical Trainer, you will be training the future workforce for Seattle Streetcar and ensuring that safety and quality of services are delivered according to our standards, best practices, and rules.
As a member of our Technical Trainer team, you are primarily responsible for developing, supporting, and implementing both classroom and field training programs to sustain all phases of streetcar operations, while evaluating the progress of streetcar operators and personnel throughout the training programs.
Position Information
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Project- Special Duty Assignment (SDA) and is expected to last approximately eight (8) weeks. The purpose of the position is to assist the Streetcar Technical Trainer to prepare and deliver an upcoming Streetcar Operator Training Class.
Empty heading
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.
Who May Apply
This Rail Technical Trainer- Project SDA is only available to current King County Metro employees who hold a valid Rail Card certifying their ability to operate Inekon Trio-12 and Trio-121 trains in mainline operations and have successfully completed their initial probationary period in their current career service position.
To Apply: Please complete the following:
- An online King County application, updated with all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Answer the supplemental questions in their entirety.
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.
If you have questions about this recruitment, please contact: Marwa Alansi, HR Talent Advisor
Job Duties
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. You will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Rail Technical Trainer, you will also:
Plan and deliver streetcar training regarding streetcar operations, maintenance, and other training programs. Work includes the following:
- Development, implementation, and delivery of training (including curriculum, lesson plans, hands-on training and demonstration, training materials and testing) for streetcar employees and others, as assigned.
- Updating instructional procedures and program content.
- Preparing and maintaining current training aids, charts, viewgraphs, visual aids, equipment simulators, and mock ups.
- Coordinating provision of technical and compliance training (Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Regulatory Compliance, etc.) as required. Assisting in other training programs where overlap or intersection occurs.
- Acting as a designated examiner in the testing and certification of streetcar vehicle operators and other streetcar positions.
- Providing customized training, as needed.
- Coordinate or assist in training other areas on a project basis.
- Developing and providing employee learning materials and program content.
- Performing in-service ride checks for revenue and non-revenue operators including post-incident, post-accident, and extended absence ride checks.
- Ensuring that trainees, while in training, remain compliant with Metro Rail and Streetcar governing documents and policies including but not limited to: rules, procedures, etc.
- Monitoring progress of trainees and providing progress evaluations and periodic counseling, including making recommendations to management when trainees (or employees within their probationary period) are not meeting Streetcar performance standards.
- Maintaining complete and accurate documentation on all facets of Streetcar and Rail Division training and testing for each student as required and as mandated by Metro policy and State and Federal law.
- Maintaining a variety of electronic reports; performing electronic data input and retrieval; reviewing for accuracy all forms and documents received and forwarding them as appropriate.
- Maintaining current knowledge of training processes, safety principles, Metro rules/policies/procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Evaluating new equipment and changes in existing equipment and incorporates it into training curriculum.
- Participating in the testing, certification, and opening of Streetcar extensions.
- Participating in the testing and certification of Streetcar vehicles, including trains.
- Participating in streetcar audits, emergency drills and simulations.
- Researching and preparing technical and administrative reports in support of the Streetcar Section.
- Operating streetcar vehicles and perform other related duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience operating a streetcar.
- Currently possess a valid Rail Card certifying ability to operate Inekon Trio-12 and Trio-121 trains on SLU and First Hill Streetcar mainlines.
- A Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
- Technical proficiency with Streetcar Rulebook, Standard Operating Procedures, and Standard Maintenance Procedures.
- At least six months experience operating on both SLU and First Hill Streetcar lines.
- Working knowledge of (or the ability to gain proficiency with):
- Basic streetcar vehicle maintenance principles.
- Employee performance evaluation, feedback, and counseling methods.
- State and federal rules and regulations related to rail operations, maintenance, and industrial and transit related safety.
- Transportation operation and maintenance rules, policies and procedures, forms, records, and documentation requirements.
- Database systems used for rail rules, policies, procedures, training materials and training records.
- Skill in:
- Training and/or educating adults.
- Oral and written communication; reading, writing, presenting, and following detailed instructions. Developing policies, procedures, rules, and reports.
- Developing training course curricula, classroom materials, presentations, and testing instruments.
- Evaluating and revising standard and custom training materials.
- Organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrating values of respect and equity in working effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations and situations.
- Problem solving, analyzing, and evaluating efficiency and quality to make recommendations for improvements.
- Using Microsoft Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Supplemental Information
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Competitive applications will be expertly reviewed, and a formal offer will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as internal record reviews.
In addition, this recruitment's selection process may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill future Special Duty Assignment (SDA) openings in this classification and within this division over the next year (12 months) and will be utilized at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work Schedule
This SDA Project is expected to last approximately eight (8) weeks and follow a five-day, 8-hour work schedule, which may include weekends or variable work hours as needed. No vacation or time off is allowed during this SDA period. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for over-time.
Work Locations
- First Hill Streetcar Operations & Maintenance Facility- 848 7th Ave S, Seattle
- South Lake Union Streetcar Operations & Maintenance Facility- 318 Fairview Ave N, Seattle
- Able to walk up to ten minutes
- Sit for extended periods
- Lift or pull up to thirty (30) pounds
- Perform repetitive body movements to operate controls
- Work independently with a minimum of breaks
Union Representation
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Classification
Rail Technical Trainer- 963002
Forbes recently 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? Come join the team 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 is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe 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.
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
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
This position is open to King County Metro employees only. Have you successfully passed your probationary period in your current career service position?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a Current Streetcar Operator?
- Yes
- No
03
What valid Streetcar Rail Card certifications do you currently hold? Check all that apply:
- SLU and FHS Mainline Certification
- Trio 12 and Trio 121 Train Certification
- None
04
How much experience do you have operating a Streetcar on the SLU line?
- Less than 6 months
- Between 6 months and 2 years
- More than 2 years
- No experience
05
How much experience do you have operating a Streetcar on the First Hill line?
- Less than 6 months
- Between 6 months and 2 years
- More than 2 years
- No experience
06
Why do you think you would be good at assisting with Streetcar Operator Training?
07
Tell us about your background in coaching, training, educating, or mentoring others-and specify how many years you have spent doing so.
08
Do you currently have a valid Washington State driver's license?
- Yes
- No
09
In the last five (5) years, has your driver's license been revoked or suspended?
- Yes
- No
10
If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate how many times it has been suspended, regardless of reason.
- One time
- More than once
- My license has not been suspended
11
How many traffic code (moving) violations have you had in the last five (5) years?
- No code violations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5 or more
12
Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five years? (Select all that apply)
- Reckless or negligent driving
- DWI/DUI - driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Hit and run incident
- Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
- Open container violation
- More than one at-fault accident
- None of the above
13
MTD - 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
14
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 for the recruitment process only.
- YES
- NO
15
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
- Yes
- No
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