Track Welder - External (Pool)

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Track Welder to join their Track and Structures Department. This journey-level position involves using advanced welding techniques in various track-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with thermite welding processes and will be capable of operating on-rail vehicles while adhering to safety protocols. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure maintenance and improvement, ensuring the safety and efficiency of rail operations. If you're passionate about welding and teamwork, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in arc and oxyacetylene welding in right-of-way situations.
• Ability to read and interpret track standards and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks for repair, maintenance, and construction of track elements.
• Operate on-rail vehicles safely during assigned tasks.

Skills

Arc Welding

Oxyacetylene Welding

Basic Track Work

Teamwork

Reading Track Standards

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Pay Rate

Step 76 ($41.06/hourly) - Step 99 ($53.67/hourly) (SEIU Pay Band-301)

*External candidates will start at Step 76

Reports To

Section Manager or designee

Current Assignment

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

The Track and Structures Department at BART is looking for a Track Welder to join our team!

This is a journey level classification, capable of the full range of methods and techniques of arc and oxyacetylene welding in right-of-way situations relating to the repair, maintenance, and construction of various types of track elements. This classification also performs the function of operating on-rail vehicles necessary to complete the assigned task during shift per safety rules and procedures. Incumbents in this class must have experience in basic track work, work safely in team settings, and read and interpret track standards.

The ideal candidate in this selection process will exhibit experience and knowledge of the thermite welding processes and other railroad-related industry standards. In conjunction with demonstrating the ability to complete job-related documentation and utilize the District’s record keeping software Maximo.

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