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''This position is open to all the King County employees only.''
Is technical training your passion? King County Metro's Rail division has exciting Career Service (CS) opportunities for those who are interested in training and development. As a member of our Rail Technical Trainer team, you will be training the future light rail workforce in King County. Your work will involve frequent learning opportunities: new equipment, new rail extensions, changes in industry standards, and helping to bring in new technology.
Our Technical Trainer team is responsible for the development, implementation, and presentation of training courses for a variety of trades. Trainers focus on one or more of the following areas including, but not limited to:
Trainers will typically receive cross-training in one or more areas that they may not be familiar with. Trainers instruct in both the classroom and in hands-on situations and evaluate student progress throughout the training program. They are also involved in coordinating with Rail management in the oversight of rail operations and maintenance work, to ensure that safety and quality of services are delivered according to our standards, best practices, and rules.
We are currently seeking three Light Rail Operator trainers.
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions 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 substance testing program protocols.
Who May Apply
We are hiring for three (3) Career Service vacancies. This recruitment is open to all the King County employees and may be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service and/or temporary vacancies which may occur over the next twelve (12) months, at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Forms and Materials Required
An online King County application with completion of the supplemental questionnaire and a letter of interest are required.
The letter of interest should clearly explain how the applicant meets the requirements of the position.
Work Schedule
The work schedule is generally an 8-hour shift and may require non-standard hours such as swing or graveyard. Schedules are assigned based on the needs of the department. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not over-time eligible. Work Location
Employees may report to any of the following locations: Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134, OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any additional locations that may open in the future.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor, nbansal@kingcounty.gov
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. We model and apply our equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices across all job duties listed below:
- Participate in all aspects of rail training including, but not limited to rail operations, maintenance, and facilities training programs.
- Develop, implement, and conduct training (including curriculum, lesson plans, hands-on training and demonstration, training materials and assessment) for rail employees and others as assigned.
- Update instructional procedures and program content.
- Prepare and maintain current training aids, charts, view-graphs, visual aids, equipment simulators, and mock-ups.
- Ensure availability of classroom space and equipment for specific training programs.
- Conduct initial, refresher, and retraining for rail employees as necessary.
- Perform in-service ride checks for rail operators and for post incident/extended absence.
- Conduct technical and compliance training (Industrial Hygiene, Safety and Regulatory Compliance, etc.) as required. Assists in other training programs where overlap or intersection occurs.
- Monitor progress of trainees and provides progress evaluations and periodic counseling.
- Ensure that trainees, while in training, remain compliant with Metro rail governing documents and policies including but not limited to rules, procedures, and time accountability.
- Evaluate and recommend to management the termination of trainees during training and employees during probationary period who do not meet rail standards.
- Act as a designated examiner in the testing and certification of rail vehicle operators and other rail positions.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation on all facets of rail training and testing for each student as required and as mandated by Metro policy and State and Federal law.
- Maintain a variety of electronic reports; perform electronic data input and retrieval; review for accuracy all forms and documents received and forward them as appropriate.
- Provide customized training as needed.
- May assist in training other areas on a project basis.
- Maintain current knowledge of training processes, safety principles, Metro rules/policies/procedures, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Evaluate new equipment and changes in existing equipment and incorporates it into training curriculum.
- Participate in the testing, certification, and opening of new rail extensions.
- Participate in the testing and certification of new rail cars.
- Participate in rail audits, emergency drills and simulations.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports in support of the Rail Section.
- Operate rail vehicles and perform other related duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience as a trainer and/or educator of adults, currently holds a Link Light Rail Mainline Rail Card for a minimum of 1 year. AND two years of work experience in a transportation, transit or industrial environment OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
Additional requirements are:- Working knowledge of employee performance evaluation and counseling.
- Skill in oral and written communication; reading, writing, and following detailed instructions.
- Skill in developing training course curricula, classroom materials, presentations, and testing instruments.
- Skill in evaluating and revising standard and custom training materials.
- Skill in developing policies and procedures, rules, and reports.
- Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population in varying occupations and situations, and apply equitable practices to training.
- Skill in problem solving, analyzing, and evaluating efficiency and quality, and making recommendations for improvements.
- Working knowledge of or the ability to learn state and federal rules and regulations related to rail operations, maintenance, and industrial and transit-related safety.
- Working knowledge of or the ability to learn transportation operation and maintenance rules, policies and procedures, forms, records, and documentation requirements.
- Ability to learn and become proficient with database systems used for rail rules, policies, procedures, training materials and training records.
- Skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Necessary Special Requirements- Valid Washington State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record
- Rail operators mainline certification.
Working Conditions
- Able to climb stairs and board rail on elevated guide way
- 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
Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible? We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County.
Additional assistance
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions.
at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs under Application Tips and FAQs. If you have questions, need to request additional support regarding accommodations, or are needing application materials in an alternate language or format, please contact Neha Bansal, Talent Advisor: nbansal@kingcounty.gov
Selection Process
Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and qualifications. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and exercises, including written and oral evaluations of skill, knowledge, and experience. Employment offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed a Safety-Sensitive Drug & Alcohol test, physical, reference checks, and a complete driving record review.
Union Membership
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587
Classification/Pay Grade:
963002 (Rail Technical Trainer), Grade 198
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