Open BART positions - Job Title: Track Worker - PT - 27.24/Hourly

Job Title:
Track Worker - PT

Location:
Oakland Shops
Reference:
001757

Marketing Statement
A job at BART offers the satisfaction of providing an invaluable public service, while accomplishing your own career goals, earning highly competitive pay, and enjoying an unparalleled benefits program. BART , a wonderful career opportunity.
Pay and Benefits
BART offers one of the most comprehensive compensation and benefits programs you will find anywhere. We pay at rates that are strongly competitive in the labor market, and complement our pay program with an outstanding benefits package. Benefits include the renowned CalPers pension, excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage, supplemental insurances, excellent paid holidays and vacation, as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART on your behalf. BART also saves you money in your paycheck because no deductions are made for Social Security.
Pay Rate
Step 1 - $27.24/Hourly
Posted Date
September 16, 2009

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible outside candidates for vacancies occurring within the next twelve (12) months. Eligible candidates from this pool will be considered only after the evaluation of interested BART employees has been completed.
Closing Date
THIS POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9/30/09 OR UPON RECEIPT OF 125 APPLICANTS WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Reports To
R. Leonard

This position reports to the Track Foreworker who assigns work and administers the first step of disciplinary procedure, and to the Section Manager, Track Maintenance who implements major personnel decisions such as hiring and termination.
Days Off
As Assigned up to 39 hours/week - THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION.
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees
Scope
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi skilled maintenance, repair and modification activities involving trackage and related appurtenances; and performs related duties as assigned.

Incumbents in this class normally work in a small crew setting and on off hour shifts to perform varied physical work in the preventive maintenance and repair of heavy rails and related equipment in locations throughout the system. This class is distinguished from the skilled craft classes in that the work of the latter classes normally require the equivalent of completion of an apprenticeship in a designated craft area for successful work performance.
Essential Job Functions
1) Receives daily work assignments from shift foreworker.

2) Selects and gathers necessary hand and power tools, equipment and materials from storage, using a dolly or forklift as required.

3) Loads and unloads tools and equipment from gang truck or buggies.

4) Travels to assigned work sites.

5) Installs, removes and replaces track fastenings, concrete and wooden ties, angle bars and joints, switches and rails, including turnouts.

6) Assists in resurfacing and realigning tracks, gauges tracks rails as required.

7) Reads diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate measurements.

8) Cleans up work site after completion of assigned work.

9) Maintains tools and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

10) Reports unusual incidents and the need for additional maintenance or repair to foreworker.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent.

Experience:
One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable track maintenance experience which will have provided a familiarity with semi skilled track maintenance procedures, equipment and supplies or one (1) year of (full-time equivalent) verifiable heavy construction or heavy labor experience. Track experience is preferred.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must be physically able to perform strenuous physical labor both indoors/outdoors in all types of weather.
Must be physically able to lift and carry various shaped material and equipment up to 50 lbs. within 100 yards or more.
Must be physically able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, twist, work in confined spaces, work underground, and heights up to 60 ft. and walk on uneven surfaces.
Must be physically able to climb and work from a ladder.
Must be physically able to climb into vehicles with steps up to 25" from the ground in close clearances.
Must be able to wear respiratory and fall protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OSHA requirements and work in dusty work environment subject to various fumes and noise levels in the proximity of live voltage.
Must be willing to work weekends and off hours shifts.
Must be able to understand, read, write, and communicate in English.

Knowledge of:
Track and related appurtenance maintenance procedures, methods, supplies, tools and equipment.
Proper use and care of hand and power tools and equipment.
Safe working practices and techniques.

Skill in:
Using hand tools and power equipment to perform semi skilled track maintenance and repair work.
Following oral and written directions.
Working independently without immediate supervision.
Working cooperatively with others in a crew.
Selection Process
This is a SEIU Local 790 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. 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 Bid or application form.
Application Process
This is a SEIU Local 790 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit thier 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. 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.
Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Note
When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records, which will be proof that you have submitted your on-line application. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please call the employment help line at (510) 464-6112 for assistance.

In the event you don't receive this auto reply e-mail, please reapply for the position for which you are interested. If you have further questions please call the employment help line at (510) 464-6112, between the hours of 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.