New

Structures Equipment Operator (SEIU) (External)

Bay Area Rapid Transit
$87,112.90 - $113,873.14 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, California, Oakland
Jul 28, 2025
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 Summary PAY RATE SEIU Maintenance Worker III (Grade 301) Hourly rate: $41.88 (Step 76) to $54.74 (Step 99) External candidates will start at Step 1 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified candidates for Senior Maintenance Planner (Electrical Facilities) for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months. Incumbents in this class are skilled in the use of materials, in the operation of high-rail vehicles and in the operation of a variety of heavy and light construction tools and equipment in the performance of various structures repair, replacement and maintenance tasks. When not operating equipment, incumbents also perform physical labor in the maintenance, repair and modification of a variety of structures. This class is distinguished from Structures Maintenance Worker in that the Structures Equipment Operator operates high-rail vehicles and on-road vehicles that require a class A driver's license to operate. Incumbents must have the ability to obtain Class A permit within the first 60 days of employment or promotion. Must obtain Class A driver's license within the first 120 days of employment or promotion. A valid California Class A driver's license is preferred. DEFINITION Under general supervision, operates high rail and varied heavy construction road vehicles in support of structures maintenance and repair work; performs related work as assigned. REPORTS TO This position reports to a designated supervisory or managerial position. 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 This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates. External applicants may only apply on line, at www.bart.gov/jobs.Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may 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. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Operates various high-rail vehicles used to transport equipment, supplies and employees to various work sites. Operates heavy and light construction equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, cranes, bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts. Excavates trenches, installs shoring, makes slope cuts, and otherwise moves and grades earth. Operates cranes and rig loads in a safe manner. Cleans and clears debris including dead animals and other trash and obstructions from tunnels, aerials and at grade right-of-ways; cleans and rods drains; drains standing water or water seepage using hand or power pumps. Caulks or grouts cracks in walls, floors or other surfaces; repairs, removes, or replaces existing concrete, asphalt or other materials using hand or power equipment, including cutting of reinforcing steel by any means. Reads diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate measurements. Erects wooden forms and falsework or concrete work; cuts, bends, and installs reinforcing steel and miscellaneous inserts for concrete work; pours and finishes concrete for retaining walls, walkways, etc.; applies and finishes asphalt surfaces as required. Fabricates, repairs and maintains wood structures inside the right-of-way and shop yards; cleans up work site after completion of assigned work; maintains tools, vehicles and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; reports the need for additional maintenance or repair to the foreworker. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience operating a variety of heavy construction equipment in a heavy construction or similar related setting. Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with a tank vehicle endorsement and have a satisfactory driving record. Must obtain and maintain District certification to operate heavy equipment. Must have physical capability to walk, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, twist, work in confined spaces, work underground and to heights of 60 feet, and walk on uneven surfaces; to climb and work from a ladder; perform strenuous physical labor including sufficient strength to lift various shaped material and sacks of cement weighing up to 100 pounds and must work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather; wear a respirator and work in a dusty work environment subject to various fumes and noise levels in the proximity of live voltage; and climb into vehicles with steps up to 25 inches from the ground in close clearances. Must be willing to work on-call, weekends and off-hours shifts Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Operation characteristics and minor maintenance requirements of various heavy and light construction tools and equipment Structures maintenance procedures, methods, supplies, tools and equipment Proper use and care of hand and power tools and equipment Excavation and shoring practices and techniques Common construction details for falsework and formwork for supporting concrete Layout procedures for establishing horizontal and vertical control for construction work using reference points established by others Safe working practices and techniques, particularly on aerial structures or while underground or in confined spaces Skill/ Ability in : Operating specialized high-rail equipment skillfully and safely Operating and transporting heavy construction equipment skillfully and safely Using hand tools and power equipment to perform unskilled and skilled concrete, asphalt, wood and related structures maintenance work Following oral and written directions Working independently without immediate supervision Working cooperatively with others in a crew Reading and working from blueprints, drawings and schematics Equal Employment OpportunityGroupBox1 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.