Communications Foreworker

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.

***Job #202500223 Communication Foreworker is only for Internal BART Employees.

This recruitment will fill one (1) Communications Foreworker vacancies in the Maintenance and Engineering Department.

The Communications Foreworker, under general supervision, plans, directs and reviews the work of a shift of communications electronic technicians engaged in the installation, maintenance, modification and primary repair of District communications systems and equipment, including radio, telephone and voice and data transmission systems; provides for the instruction of staff in work and safety procedures; performs related work as assigned.

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have a demonstrated history of the following experience and knowledge:

• Technical Knowledge of the work performed in this skill area
• Ability to Read and Write Effectively
• Ability to Analyze Problems, Make Decisions and Direct a Work Force
• Ability to Effectively Communicate Verbally

Note: A minimum of three (3) years of BART experience is required in order to partake in the selection process. Work experience must have included at least six (6) months in a supervisory or lead capacity; or must have completed a supervisory course at an accredited institution or its equivalent.

Selection Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process." Failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application.

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 www.bart.gov/jobs 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. 0. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

Online 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.

1. Plans daily work schedules in accordance with assigned worklist; assigns work to individuals and ensures that the work is done to accepted standards and within an established time frame.
   
   
2. Assesses and adjusts priorities to ensure that communications systems do not impact revenue operations; assists/instructs employees in troubleshooting and planning complex repairs and maintenance.
   
3. Assesses scope of unscheduled repair requests and assigns work; specifies and coordinates provisions of safe clearances and power shut offs required for work safety; determines if the scope of repair requires completion by component repair shop and coordinates referral of equipment to the shop.
   
4. Reviews and appraises performance of technicians, counsels employees and prepares documentation of deficiencies.
   
5. Resolves minor disputes and informs supervisors of disciplinary problems requiring action; interprets District policies and procedures to employees.
   
6. Arranges provision of tools and equipment to employees in the field, ensures necessary parts, tools and supplies are available for completion of jobs; orders/requisitions stock and special parts and equipment as needed and maintains inventory.
   
7. Conducts safety meetings and discussions on assigned topics and shop issues; trains employees and monitors and enforces use of protective clothing, devices and safe work habits.
   
8. Reads and interprets maintenance manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics.
   
9. Arranges support for communications maintenance from other groups.
   
10. Assists in development of maintenance procedures and checklists and parts lists; responds to requests for communications maintenance; maintains logs and records and prepares reports of work performed, labor hours and materials used and related.

Equivalent to an apprenticeship in radio or telephone maintenance and two years of journey level experience in the maintenance and repair or communications systems and equipment; trade school or technical training and lead or supervisory experience are desirable.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record; must be willing to work shifts and be subject to overtime; must be physically able to inspect work of others and have sufficient vision to differentiate wiring and parts; must wear a respirator.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operating principles of radio-wave signal and carrier voice and data communication systems and equipment, digital electronics and electrical circuitry
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installation, preventive maintenance and primary repair of communications systems and equipment
• Basic supervisory principles including work assignment, instruction and review
• Procedures and equipment for diagnosing and troubleshooting communications equipment problems
• Safety practices and procedures for communication equipment repair and maintenance
• Procedures for ordering and requisitioning parts, tools and supplies.

• Planning, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of communications electronic technicians
• Instructing assigned staff on work and safety procedures; analyzing equipment repair and maintenance problems, establishing scope of work required and recommending approach to the work
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records, logs and reports; reading and interpreting manuals, diagrams and schematics
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Effectively assessing priorities for communications equipment maintenance work
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines

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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 employment@bart.gov.

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 www.bart.gov/jobs.