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Job SummaryNOTE: This posting has been extended to Friday, August 23, 2024. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. PAY RATE
SEIU Maintenance Worker III
$41.06/hour (Step 76) - $53.67/hour (Step 99)
External applicants will begin at Step 76 ($41.06/hour)
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, troubleshoots, maintains and performs primary and secondary repair and modifications of electrical, electronic and mechanical automatic fare collection, equipment and devices; maintains records of work performed; performs related duties as assigned.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified applicants. The pool will be active for twelve (12) months.
This is the journey level classification performing skilled maintenance and both primary and secondary repair of electronic and electro-mechanical automatic fare collection equipment such as ticket vendors and dispensers, and change and add fare machines. Incumbents work independently according to accepted standards of the trade, supervisory direction, and District procedures and practices. Incumbents at this level are expected to select appropriate tools, materials and approach to the work. This class is distinguished from other electronic technician classes in that the duties relate specifically to the maintenance and repair of specialized fare collection and related equipment.
REPORTS TO
This position reports to the Automatic Fare Collection Foreworker.
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 Employment Office will screen bids/applications/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 and/or Bid Form in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online 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 Bid or application form.
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.
Online or paper applications are considered to provide supplemental information and should not be considered a substitution for the bid form itself.
Current Non-SEIU employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on EmployeeConnect.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Examples of DutiesRepairs, removes and replaces power supplies, relays, motors, switches and related electrical components.
Adjusts, removes and replaces logic boards, sensors, magnetic reading/encoding devices and related electronic components.
Adjusts, repairs, removes and replaces mechanical mechanisms and parts such as guides, rollers, bearings, gears, chains, belts.
Installs new assemblies, parts and components for equipment modifications, new wiring, pins, and connectors.
Troubleshoots, tests and diagnoses equipment using oscilloscopes, voltage, amperage and ohm meters, magnetic field testers, calipers and related devices.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, checking and adjusting all parts and components.
Reads work requests and discusses work to be performed with foreworkers, supervisors, work request initiators and engineers.
Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, procedures, specifications and schematic diagrams.
Determines whether equipment can be repaired in the field, and removes and sends equipment to component repair shops, maintains records of work performed, time required, parts and materials used, component serial numbers and related data; prepares brief reports of repeated maintenance problems and vandalism.
May modify new parts and equipment for compatibility with existing equipment and systems; may initiate recommendations for revised equipment operating instructions to reduce failure frequency.
Minimum QualificationsEducation
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent and completion of an apprenticeship or technical training as an electronic technician. Completion of an apprenticeship or technical training as an electronic technician.
Experience
One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment similar to the District’s automatic fare collection equipment.
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess adequate color vision to distinguish parts and wiring, and read diagrams. Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Must be physically able to climb, stoop and crawl to reach work.
Must be willing to work in exposure to live voltage and be willing to work underground and above ground level.
Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of :
- Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry and mechanical mechanisms
- Methods and procedures for the repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical automatic fare collection equipment
- Methods and procedures for testing and troubleshooting automatic fare collection equipment
- Use and care of hand and power electronic and electro-mechanical testing and repair tools and equipment
- Safety practices and procedures pertaining to the work
Skill/ Ability in :
- Assessing and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, and mechanical automatic fare collection equipment problems down to the component level
- Installing, repairing and maintaining automatic fare collection equipment Using and maintaining hand and power tools and equipment used in the trade
- Reading and interpreting manuals, procedures, diagrams and schematics
- Keeping written records of work performed and parts and materials used
- Communicating tactfully and effectively with those contacted in the course of the work
Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1
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 .
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.
Highlights
- Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
- Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
- 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
- Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
- 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 10 observed holidays and 3 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.
Closing Date/Time: 8/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific