Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU (External Pool)

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BART is seeking a highly skilled Composite Vehicle Maintainer (DMU) to support its Diesel Multiple Unit fleet, ensuring reliability, safety, and availability. The role involves complex preventive, corrective, and modification maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems across DMU trains.

Ideal candidates will have strong diagnostic skills, independent judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced transit environment, with responsibilities including inspections,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Apprenticeship in a mechanical trade or 1 year journey-level experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic diagnostic maintenance on large vehicles or equipment.
• Ability to obtain Class B DMV license and DMU certification within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs on DMU vehicles and subsystems per manufacturer specs and CPUC regulations.
• Inspect and repair DMU subsystems including diesel engines, traction motors, brakes, HVAC, doors, and safety systems.
• Maintain shop facilities and equipment to ensure a safe, clean work environment; document work performed and parts used.
• Operate revenue DMU vehicles for maintenance and testing within regulatory limits and prepare trains for revenue service.
• Provide on-call duties for vehicle maintenance and respond to emergencies as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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 Hourly Rate $43.57 (Step 76) to $56.95 (Step 99)

Note

External candidates will start at $43.57 (Step 76)

Reports To

Variable

Days Off

Variable

Who Can Apply

All future BART employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU to support the reliability, safety, and performance of its Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) fleet. This critical role is responsible for performing complex preventive, corrective, emergency, and modification maintenance on mechanical systems, electrical components, and integrated vehicle subsystems to maximize fleet availability and operational excellence.

The Composite Vehicle Maintainer (CVM) utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, propulsion components, braking systems, HVAC, and other mission-critical vehicle equipment. All maintenance activities are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Federal and State regulations, inspection standards, and established DMU maintenance procedures to ensure the highest levels of safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

In this fast-paced, technology-driven environment, the CVM applies exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills across a broad range of technical assignments requiring expertise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-powered systems. Success in this position demands strong diagnostic aptitude, sound independent judgment, and the ability to efficiently restore complex transit vehicles to peak operating condition.

The Most Qualified Candidates For This Position Will Have Highly Developed Competencies In The Following Areas, Which Will Be Reinforced With Related Work Experience And Will Be Clearly Articulated During The Selection Process

• Technology - Technical knowledge of the work performed in this skill area;
• Documentation - Ability to follow transit vehicle maintenance schedules, documents, records and reports;
• Troubleshooting - Utilize schematics, drawing and detailed operational theory to troubleshoot in a demanding work environment that requires a problem-solving and proactive work ethic;
• Decision-Making - Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Diagnostics - Aptitude for technology while utilizing hardware and software to achieve tracking and repairing goals to ensure equipment reliability.

Examples of Duties

• Performs regular daily and preventive maintenance inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs to DMU vehicles, including all subsystems and components as required by the manufacture’s specifications, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs DMU subsystems, including: diesel engines, electric generators and traction motors, suspension and truck assemblies, couplers and train line, electro- pneumatic brake systems, air compressors, valves, locomotive cab control systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electric door operators, lighting, communications, radio, cab signal, positive train control; performs fueling, sanding, and washing.
• Responsible for and maintains the shop facilities and equipment by maintaining a safe, and clean shop and equipment.
• Operates revenue DMU vehicles within designated limits, in compliance with operating rules and regulations, to position them as needed to perform maintenance and tests, prepare vehicles/trains for revenue service, and shift them to and from the storage yard.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, all applicable CPUC regulations, as well as District policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
• Documents and records work performed, and parts and materials used.
• Trains and instructs other Composite Rail Vehicle Maintainers in inspection, troubleshooting, repair procedures, maintenance techniques and safety precautions as assigned.
• Provide on-call duties for revenue rail vehicle maintenance, emergency response incidents and all other duties as assigned.
• Must develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and effectively handle conflict situations.
• May be assigned to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties for all shop equipment, forklifts, cranes, jacks, transfer table, mechanical/electrical shop tools, shop vehicles, as necessary and as qualified.
• May be assigned to perform scheduled and non-scheduled rail vehicle interior cleaning, exterior hand washing and heavy detail cleaning for DMU vehicles, as necessary.
• May be assigned to perform general shop janitorial and organization including, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, cleaning pits and other work areas such as offices and grounds, as necessary, and not to include restrooms.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Experience

Equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade and one (1) year of verifiable journey level full-time work experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic diagnostic, maintenance and repair functions on large and complex vehicles, machinery and/or similar equipment.

Substitution

Three (3) years of verifiable journey level full-time work experience as described above may be substituted for the completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade.

Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and bi-annual physical examination meeting the Class B licensing requirements established by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
• Must be able to obtain Class Two (2) DMU engineer certification within the initial probationary period
• Must retain DMU engineer certification
• Must possess a current Forklift Operator Certification or obtain one within the probationary period
• Must be willing to work off-hours shifts, holidays and weekends
• Must be available for on-call responsibility for vehicle maintenance related problemsMust meet vision and color recognition requirements for signal identification and repair
• Demonstrates clear, effective oral, written and verbal communication skills in English in order to communicate through radio systems and write in daily logs
• Must be able to climb ladders to perform railcar maintenance work

Knowledge And Skills

• Transit vehicle electrical and mechanical systems/components, troubleshooting and repair
• Schematics, drawings, and manuals of DMU vehicles
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in servicing, diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and repair of DMU vehicles and equipment
• Principles of diagnosis and repair of passenger rail vehicles
• Mechanical systems involving diesel engines, electrical and pneumatic systems
• Safe working practices, including techniques for safely lifting and moving heavy objects
• Vehicle and equipment parts, accessories, parts assemblies, and terminology
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety regulations, including hazardous material handling and storage, and disposal, effective working knowledge of railway operations, terminal operations

Skill/Ability In

• Interpreting and applying oral and written instructions in a consistent manner
• The use of hand tools related to rail vehicle maintenance, such as pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic, and measuring instruments
• Computer usage including the word processing software
• Reading and understanding manufacturer blueprints and schematics
• Utilizing a maintenance management system; troubleshooting mechanical conditions
• Performing train servicing functions including washing, fueling, sanding, and cleaning
• Dealing with individuals from various socio-economic groups, including the disabled in a tactful, calm, and confident manner

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail] .

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 .