Rail Electrical Worker Crew Chief

* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. *

About Metro Transit's Expanding Rail Division

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle’s streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 50-mile route from Federal Way to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.  

Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle’s downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily. 

This recruitment may immediately fill up to nine (9) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA), vacancies, valid up to 12 months or until the list is exhausted, and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply

This position is open to King County employees and the general public, although current members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77, who apply within the initial five (5) working days of this posting will be given first consideration. 

To Apply:

Those interested must submit: 

• An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all job duties. 
• Completed supplemental questions.
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education. 

Anticipated Timelines

This posting will remain open until filled. Initial application review will be conducted 14 days following the posting date of this announcement, or on or after August 10, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates beginning the week of August 24, 2026, and ongoing thereafter until the positions is filled. 

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• Three (3) years of experience as a Rail Electrical Worker and two (2) years of experience successfully supervising electrical workers in the maintenance or construction of electrical systems AND any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position. 

• Knowledge of required safety techniques and procedures in establishing maintenance and repair work sites.

• Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite. 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, that mirror Metro’s expectations and values.

• Knowledge and understanding of reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

• Knowledge and understanding of electrical theory, high voltage work, and modern industrial controls.

• Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights from mechanical lift devices, support structures, and poles, indoors and outdoors, and in inclement weather. 

• Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic background.

• Knowledge of applicable tools, equipment, and hazardous material.

• Knowledge of related laws and codes, including advanced knowledge of electrical and safety codes and regulations.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with electrical trades. 

• Skill in working at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial equipment, and in confined space. 

• Skill in operating and maintaining power tools, machinery, and equipment. 

• Skill in problem-solving and ability to work within an active rail transit system.

• Skill in working on and around high-voltage equipment. 
  
  

• A valid Driver's License, with 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. 
• Ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License, Washington State Flagger’s Certificate, Forklift Operator’s Certification, and First Aid Certification required within six months of hire. 
• Washington State Journey Electrician License (EL01) or Journey Line Worker Certificate or equivalent.  
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License, Washington State Flagger’s Certificate, Forklift Operator’s Certification, and First Aid Certification required within six months of hire. 
  
  

Application & Selection Process

Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.

These positions are considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety-sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, subsequent to the 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.

• 2505 S 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
• Maintenance of Way North (MOWN) 920 N 137th St Seattle, WA
• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S., Seattle, WA.  
• Operations & Maintenance Facility (OMF) East at 1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA.
• And any future Sound Transit Link facilities.

CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 8212500/ 37 

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at [email protected]. 

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Guided by our "True North", 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 principles--we 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. 

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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. 

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 or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.