Marketing Statement
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Pay Rate SEIU Maint Worker III Reports To This announcement will be used establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve months. This position is responsible for performing precision field welding and related work in the maintenance, fabrication and repair of District facilities, wayside structures and appurtenances; performs related work as assigned. This is a journey level classification, capable of independently performing the full range of welding required for the field maintenance and repair of various structural elements. Selection Process
Step 76: $39.48/hour to Step 99: $51.61/hour
Starting hourly rate will be $39.48/hour (Step 76) for external candidates
Current Assignment
The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.
Application Process
All SEIU Local 1021 members MUST submit their bid forms in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid.
Current Non-SEIU employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at , or on WebBART. Current Non-SEIU employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA
94604-2688.
On line or paper applications are considered to provide supplemental information and should not be considered a substitution for the bid form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Completion of an apprenticeship in welding and one year of experience in combination welding. Heavy rail welding and repair experience are desirable.
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must be able to obtain and maintain District certification for the operation of high?rail vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to walk, climb and stoop to perform work.
Must be willing to work off hours shifts.
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of arc, gas, MIG and TIG welding, particularly as applied to field situations.
Types of welding rods and materials and their applications. Types of welding gasses and mixtures.
Storage and handling requirements of various types of welding rods.
Safety practices pertaining to the work, including the use of eye, respiratory and hand protection.
Skill in:
Performing field welding of steel, iron, aluminum and other metals.
Preparing surfaces to achieve effective welds.
Grinding, smoothing and finishing welded surfaces.
Treating and tempering metals.
Fabricating parts to effect field welding repairs.
Using precision measuring devices accurately.
Reading and interpreting diagrams, blueprints, written instructions and welding symbols. Working independently or in a crew situation.
Keeping basic written records of work performed.
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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at .
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at .