Track Welder - External (Pool)

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (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 dynamic Track and Structures Department. This journey-level position involves utilizing a full range of welding techniques, including arc and oxyacetylene welding, to maintain and construct various track elements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of thermite welding processes and possess the ability to operate on-rail vehicles safely. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will contribute to the safety and efficiency of rail operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and innovation in the rail industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in arc and oxyacetylene welding in track repair and maintenance.
• Ability to operate on-rail vehicles and complete job-related documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Arc Welding

Oxyacetylene Welding

Thermite Welding Processes

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 of 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 asked to complete the application and/or Bid Form in full, indicating dates of employment