Transit Vehicle Mechanic — Great Benefits & Stability

BART

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a skilled Transit Vehicle Mechanic to join the Rolling Stock & Shops Department. Under general supervision, you will diagnose, repair and maintain the transit vehicle fleet to support safe, reliable revenue service.

Primary duties include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; you will read diagrams, operate testing equipment, and collaborate with

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent.
Equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade and one year of full-time verifiable journey level experience in the installation, maintenance, diagnosis or repair of mechanical systems and components similar to those found in the District's revenue vehicles; experience with electro-m mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.
Three additional years of full-time verifiable journey-level experience as described above may be substituted for the completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade.
Must be physically capable of working in confining work-spaces and lifting equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off hours shifts and occasional emergency overtime.
Must be able to climb ladders to perform railcar maintenance work.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components of transit vehicles.
Troubleshoots and performs primary maintenance on such systems, removing and replacing components as required to enable the vehicles to be returned to revenue service.
Troubleshoots and performs secondary maintenance and repair on a variety of mechanical components such as doors, brakes, traction motors, and air conditioning so that they may be returned to use in revenue vehicles and related systems.
Performs major repair to vehicles involved in accidents.
Repairs interior components of vehicles such as seats, liners, doors and windows.
Performs modifications to revenue vehicles as directed by engineering and supervisory staff; suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.
Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; verifies performance of new or modified systems or equipment.
Works closely with transit vehicle electronic technicians in troubleshooting problems and performing primary repairs.
Reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders.
Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
Uses shop equipment such as a wheel press and plating systems to recondition mechanical components; performs welding as required to complete assigned tasks.
Documents and records work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified safety procedures.