Transit Vehicle Mechanic (Pool Posting)

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART); California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking skilled maintenance professionals to join the Rolling Stock & Shops (RS&S) Department as a Transit Vehicle Mechanic (TVM). Under general supervision, the TVM performs a wide range of diagnostic, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance duties to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of BART’s transit vehicle fleet.

This role helps maintain system safety, service reliability, and operational excellence while

Qualifications

• Preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and diagnostics for transit vehicles.
• Repair, modification, and maintenance of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

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 to return vehicles to revenue service.
• Troubleshoots and performs secondary maintenance and repair of doors, brakes, traction motors, and air conditioning.
• Performs major repair to vehicles involved in accidents.
• Repairs interior components such as seats, liners, doors and windows.
• Performs modifications to revenue vehicles as directed by engineering and supervisory staff.
• Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices; verifies performance of new or modified systems.
• Works with transit vehicle electronic technicians in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Reads and interprets diagrams, drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders.
• Measures, tests and inspects completed work to ensure specifications.
• Uses wheel press and plating systems; may perform welding; documents work and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Technical repairs

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Pay Rate

SEIU Maintenance Worker III
SEIU Hourly Rate $43.57 (Step 76) to $56.96 (Step 99)

Note: External candidates will start at $43.57 hourly (Step 76)

Reports To

Variable

Days Off

Variable

Who May 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.

Please note: Applications for this posting will be reviewed in two (2) rounds based on the following schedule:

• Round 1: October 5 - October 16

• Round 2: October 17 - November 6

The District reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after the completion of a review round if a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified to advance in the selection process. Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as subsequent review rounds may not be conducted.

Job Description

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking skilled and motivated maintenance professionals to join the Rolling Stock & Shops (RS&S) Department as a Transit Vehicle Mechanic (TVM). Under general supervision, the Transit Vehicle Mechanic performs a wide range of diagnostic, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance duties to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of BART’s transit vehicle fleet. This role plays a critical part in maintaining system safety, service reliability, and operational excellence while performing additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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:

• Preventive Maintenance – Demonstrates the ability to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and diagnostics to identify issues and support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transit vehicles.
• Technical Systems Repair & Maintenance – Demonstrates technical expertise in the repair, modification, and maintenance of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic transit vehicle systems and components.

Application & Selection Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. All full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before external candidates.

Applicants may attach a resume to their application or bid form to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application or bid form in its entirety. Only information included on the application or bid form and resume at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application and bid form materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications and bid forms received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. External applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

All applications and bid forms will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre‑employment medical examination which includes a drug screen, which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre‑employment processing will also include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full‑time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Job Duties

1. Performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components of transit vehicles.
2. Troubleshoots and performs primary maintenance on such systems, removing and replacing components as required to enable the vehicles to be returned to revenue service.
3. 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.
4. Performs major repair to vehicles involved in accidents.
5. Repairs interior components of vehicles such as seats, liners, doors and windows.
6. Performs modifications to revenue vehicles as directed by engineering and supervisory staff; suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.
7. Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; verifies performance of new or modified systems or equipment.
8. Works closely with transit vehicle electronic technicians in troubleshooting problems and performing primary repairs.
9. Reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders.
10. Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
11. Uses shop equipment such as a wheel press and plating systems to recondition mechanical components; performs welding as required to complete assigned tasks.
12. Documents and records work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified safety procedures.

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 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‑mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is desirable.

Substitution

Three (3) 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.

Other Requirements

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.

Knowledge of

• Methods, equipment, and materials used in the primary and secondary maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical systems, components, and equipment.
• Methods, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of electro‑mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, components, and equipment.
• Use and care of testing and power and hand tools of the trade.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Shop arithmetic as required for the trade.
• Safety practices and procedures pertaining to the work.

Skill in

• Diagnosing and repairing operational problems in a variety of mechanical, electro‑mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, components and equipment.
• Performing preventive maintenance on and modifications to mechanical and related systems and components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, diagrams, manuals and work orders.
• Using and maintaining hand and power tools and testing equipment of the trade.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.