Job Posting - King County Rail Transit Facilities Electrician Lead

King County Metro's Rail Division is seeking one (1) Career Service Rail Facilities Electrician Lead that will be responsible for assigning and coordinating the work of journey-level Rail Facilities Electricians.

Work involves providing technical assistance and lead direction to crewmembers engaged in maintenance, repair and upgrades of the Light Rail operating facilities, supporting systems and equipment. This position works directly with the chief of facilities and responsibilities also include the coordination and oversight of work performed by outside contractors working in an assortment of crafts, engaged in variety of building and systems maintenance, and repair and enhancement.

This is a working lead position and all normal duties of a Rail Facilities Electrician will also be performed.

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 33-mile route from SeaTac 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 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.