Monorail Maintenance Technician

We at Seattle Monorail Services (SMS) are a small team dedicated to each other and to our mission of stewarding the Seattle Monorail. Our stewardship of the historic system includes the system itself, the role it plays in the transportation network, its importance as a City icon, and ensuring its sound financial footing. We are energetic, hard-working, effective, efficient, and team players. We focus on mutual respect and results, not rank or process. We enjoy ourselves and what we do – we work for the Monorail.

Job Title: Monorail Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FSLA Status: Non-exempt; At-will

Compensation and Schedule: Starting hourly wage $25.00-$35.00 per hour depending on experience.

Seattle Monorail Services offers medical insurance to all employees who work a minimum of 25 hours per week. Plan enrollment occurs on the first day of the month following the plan’s 60-day waiting period and sometimes falls within the new-hire probationary period (90 days). All permanent employees beyond their new-hire probationary period are eligible to participate in the company SIMPLE-Individual Retirement Account plan as well as our book and tuition reimbursement program.

Schedule:

During the training period, typical scheduled shifts would occur in the daytime between Monday-Friday. Once training is completed, scheduled shifts are typically Monday-Friday from 6:00am-2:00pm with some weekend, evening, and on-call shifts based on operational needs.

Position Objective: Serve as a vital member of our maintenance team by openly contributing efforts, insights, expertise, and experience. Our goal is to achieve the status wherein every asset for which we are responsible or upon which we depend is continually maintained in a State of Good Repair and is excellent in appearance and cleanliness. Performing a variety of skilled technical duties such as performing inspections, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, and component changeouts on Seattle Center Monorail trains. Ensuring that equipment and facilities are fully available to our operations team, except when scheduled out of service for pre-planned work.

Essential Functions:

Critically conduct preventative maintenance inspections and precisely record and describe conditions requiring repair or further inspection;

Perform ordinary maintenance on all systems, facilities and signage, including preventative maintenance, repairs, and changeouts;

Accurately record work performed, parts and supplies used, and time spent on all tasks for posting and tracking in maintenance software;

Develop working knowledge of all elements of SMS systems and facilities; become expert in the function, maintenance, and repair of all systems and facility components that SMS maintains with internal staff;

Continually follow all work and safety procedures; and

Participate in department’s on-call rotation; work overtime and respond to emergency situations when requested.

Training Overview:

Pass a pre-employment drug screening, all subsequent random screenings, DOT physical exams, and respirator medical evaluation;

Successfully complete, within 1 year of hire date, the Seattle Monorail Driver Training program, which requires:

Valid driver’s license,

Clean driving record with no violations in the last three years for a suspended license, moving violations, reckless or negligent driving, DUI, hit-and-run incidents, vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, or more than one at-fault accident;

Complete and maintain company-provided First Aid and CPR certification and safety training (provided).

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

Occupational Associates Degree in Applied Science (i.e., a technical program in aeronautical, automotive, diesel and heavy equipment, electrician, industrial power, maritime, electronics, machinist, welding, millwright, industrial control systems, engineering, etc.); a certificate from a technical, trade or vocational school; or at least five years of relevant job experience.

Excellent mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, and troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Familiar with safe work practices in an industrial environment; professional attitude and appearance; self-motivated and proactive.

Working knowledge of the general principles commonly utilized in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and structural systems, and the troubleshooting of these systems.

Proficient in the proper use of tools such as wrenches, drills, saws, grinders, hydraulic jacks.

Computer skills that include using email, web forms, and maintenance tracking software.

Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds; ability to walk up and down stairs; sufficient visual, audio, and olfactory acuity to effectively perform duties; physically fit and able to maneuver in confined spaces.

Experience preferred but not required:

High voltage electrical propulsion systems, especially high voltage DC

Reading mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings

PLCs or other control systems

Accurate use of measuring tools such as calipers and multimeters

Seattle Monorail Services is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All employees must pass a pre-employment drug screening. This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug screenings throughout employment. All applicants are subject to a reference and background check.

ABOUT SEATTLE MONORAIL

The historic Seattle Monorail connects the Downtown retail core (above the Sound Transit’s Westlake Station) to Seattle Center. The two trains carry over 2 million passengers annually and are especially loved by kids and families. Best of all, the Monorail is a fun place to work.

Seattle Monorail Services is a local, family-owned company that has been operating the Monorail for the City of Seattle since 1994. We are a great and diverse team. We take pride in each other’s achievements and our collective stewardship of this Northwest icon.

To Apply: https://www.seattlemonorail.com/apply/