Rail Radio and Communications Systems Technician
King County - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022![King County](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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has an exciting opportunity for a
Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician.
The Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician will be responsible for work throughout the current and future Link Light Rail dedicated Right of Way. Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technicians perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on radio, communications, and electronic systems dedicated to railway operations as well as railway signal and communications equipment and systems. Work is performed independently and under the general direction of a Rail Signal and Communications Technician- Lead and the Rail Signal and Communications Chief.
This recruitment will immediately fill up to one career Service position and may also be used to create an eligibility for future Career Service, and/or Special Duty Assignments, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:
Those interested must submit:An online employment application
with employment history going back at least ten years if you have ten years of employment (or more to include all relevant experience). Be sure to list all job duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving.Completed supplemental questions.
As the Rail Radio and Communication Systems Technician, you will:Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic communication systems, including simulcast radio systems, distributed antenna systems, fiber optics, wireless communication equipment, digital trunk systems, digital microwave systems, console electronics, base stations, satellite receiver systems, antenna combiners, isolator cavities, and associated hardware.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electronic communication systems and associated equipment; calibrate equipment to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards and manufacturer’s specifications.Assist Rail Signal and Communications Technicians in inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing railway signals and communications equipment.Maintain records of preventive maintenance and calibrations, completed repairs, time worked, and materials used; enter and extract data using automated systems.Prioritize and complete emergency maintenance tasks without on-site supervision; respond to emergency calls.Operate assigned vehicles, including hi-rail and aerial lift equipment.Operate switch machines by hand and local control panels under revenue and non-revenue conditions.Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities and work with other trades and divisions; assist other trades as necessary.Set up work zone traffic control areas; flag trackway to provide safe rail work zones.Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.Research and track service bulletins and related material to stay abreast of equipment maintenance requirements.Review and provide recommendations on system and equipment specifications as well as construction plans, blueprints, and design documents.Perform snow and ice removal.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:To be eligible to apply, you must possess the following credentials:Washington State valid driver's license.Must pass drug and alcohol testing provisions for safety-sensitive positions as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40 and 655.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) is required to be considered in the application process.Two (2) or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and repairing fixed and mobile electronic communications equipment, systems, and/or networks.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.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION: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 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.WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:The work location will be at one of the Link Light Rail Operations and Maintenance Facilities. The work schedule will be based off of a seniority pick system with shift picks 2x per year (approximately, Every 6 months). This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.UNION STATUS:This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Neha Bansal, Human Resource Analyst, at nbansal@kingcounty.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr