Structures Welder SEIU (External Only)

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

Job summary

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District seeks skilled Welders for field welding and fabrication across District facilities and wayside structures. You will perform arc, MIG, TIG and gas welding on steel, stainless, aluminum and other metals in varied field conditions.

Expect to interpret blueprints, prepare parts, and select correct tools. Work may involve nights, weekends, and emergency responses to keep the system operating reliably.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship in welding and one year of experience in combination welding.
• Heavy rail welding and repair experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision arc, MIG, TIG and gas welding on structural elements such as platforms, stairs, gates and grating.
• Read diagrams and prints and discuss work with supervisor/foreworker.
• Prepare surfaces and load tools/equipment for welding on site.
• Operate high-rail vehicle or crane as required for welding locations.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

Precision welding

Reading blueprints

Welding symbols

Field welding

Manual dexterity

Education

Welding apprenticeship

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.

Job Summary

SEIU Maintenance Worker III

Pay Rate

Hourly rate: $43.57 (Step 76) - $56.96 (Step 99)

External candidates will start at Step 76

Reports To

Variable

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

All future BART Employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates.

Are you a skilled welder looking for meaningful, hands-on work that keeps the community moving? This opportunity allows skilled professionals to apply their craft where it truly matters—maintaining and strengthening the infrastructure behind one of the nation’s leading transit systems.

The incumbent will be apart of a highly skilled team responsible for performing high-quality field welding and fabrication across District facilities and wayside structures. Under general supervision, Structures Welders independently perform a full range of welding techniques, including arc, MIG, TIG, and gas welding, on key structural components such as platforms, stairways, gates, grating, and other critical infrastructure.

The position offers technically challenging and rewarding work, including preparing and fabricating materials for repair, interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, selecting the appropriate tools for each assignment, and completing welding work in a variety of field conditions. Duties may also include operating high-rail vehicles, cranes, and rigging equipment, as well as performing repairs in elevated or confined spaces, providing variety and opportunities for continuous skill development.

Successful candidates will possess a strong technical welding background, a dedication to safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative crew. Flexibility is key, as this position supports varied shifts, including nights and weekends, as well as emergency response situations essential to keeping the system operating reliably.

Qualifications

• Performing precision field welding across a variety of metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols
• Fabricating and repairing structural components in field conditions
• Safely operating tools, equipment, and vehicles used in welding operations
• Applying safety standards and properly using protective equipment
• Problem-solving and adapting to changing field conditions
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed
• Working effectively both independently and within a team

Examples of Duties

• Performs precision arc, MIG, TIG and gas welding on such structural elements as grating, doors, stairs, gates, and platforms, which include steel, stainless steel, iron, aluminum, and sheet metal welding.
• Reads diagrams and prints and discusses work to be performed with the supervisor or foreworker.
• Determines necessary approach, tools and equipment and loads them on a vehicle for transportation on the work site.
• Operates a high-rail vehicle to reach the job location.
• Prepares surfaces to be welded by cutting, chipping, shaping and sanding.
• Uses a micrometer and other measuring devices to determine measurements.
• Roughs out and fabricates appropriate parts to effect repairs.
• Adjusts and uses welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
• Grinds, smoothes and finishes welding surfaces.
• Performs shop work as required to fabricate repair parts for field placement.
• Performs specialized welding as required on vehicles, pressurized pipes, and other surfaces to effect repair; may work from scaffolds to accomplish required welding.
• Sets up rigging to move heavy objects in preparation for welding.
• Uses an overhead or mobile crane, forklift and other equipment and vehicles as required to complete work.
• Cleans sumps, digs trenches, and otherwise exposed areas to be welded.
• Completes records of work performed and materials used.
• Reports the need for additional maintenance to the foreworker.
• Maintains a supply of welding gasses, rods, tools and safety equipment and notifies supervisor of the need for replacements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an apprenticeship in welding and one year of experience in combination welding. Heavy rail welding and repair experience are desirable.

Other Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to obtain and maintain District certification for the operation of high-rail vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to walk, climb and stoop to perform work.

Must be willing to work off hours shifts.

Knowledge And Skills

• Methods and techniques of arc, gas, MIG and TIG welding, particularly as applied to field situations.
• Types of welding rods and materials and their applications. Types of welding gasses and mixtures.
• Storage and handling requirements of various types of welding rods.
• Safety practices pertaining to the work, including the use of eye, respiratory and hand protection.

Skill In

• Performing field welding of steel, iron, aluminum and other metals.
• Preparing surfaces to achieve effective welds.
• Grinding, smoothing and finishing welded surfaces.
• Treating and tempering metals.
• Fabricating parts to effect field welding repairs.
• Using precision measuring devices accurately.
• Reading and interpreting diagrams, blueprints, written instructions and welding symbols. Working independently or in a crew situation.
• Keeping basic written records of work performed.

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 .