Rail Track & Row Maintainer

**Summary** ----------- **Learn how Metro connects you with what matters** \* This position is open to all King County employees and the general public. \* **King County Metro Transit’s Rail Division** has an exciting opportunity for a **Rail Track \& ROW Maintainer****.** The Rail Track \& ROW Maintainer will perform journey\-level trades work to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, repair, weld, upgrade and conduct comprehensive preventive maintenance on track, special track work, track switches, aerial and tunnel structures and supports, retaining walls, fencing, and associated equipment and components. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to communicate effectively with a diverse employee work group, proactively solve problems that impact service delivery, and encourage a safety culture while inspiring high standards of customer service excellence, as well as the ability to motivate employees through building respect and trust. **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 eleven (11\) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility pool 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 pool is exhausted, and at the discretion of the hiring authority. Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of **April 6****t****hrough April 10****, 2026****,**but are subject to change. **Who May Apply** This position is open to King County employees and the general public. **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 cover letter, detailing how your experience and background meet or exceed the qualifications for this position. * A current resume, detailing experience, and education. **Current Hourly Rates**: ...