Structures Welder Seiu (Pool Posting)

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Maintenance & Engineering

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

SEIU Maint Worker III

Step 76: $39.48/Hour to Step 99: $51.60/Hour

External employees will be hired into Step 76 at $39.48/ Hour

August 1, 2023

September 1, 2023

Section Manager Structures Maintenance

Variable

External candidates only.

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

This position is responsible for performing precision field welding and related work in the maintenance, fabrication and repair of District facilities, wayside structures and appurtenances; performs related work as assigned. This is a journey level classification, capable of independently performing the full range of welding required for the field maintenance and repair of various structural elements.

1. 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.

2. Reads diagrams and prints and discusses work to be performed with the supervisor or foreworker.

3. Determines necessary approach, tools and equipment and loads them on a vehicle for transportation on the work site.

4. Operates a high-rail vehicle to reach the job location.

5. Prepares surfaces to be welded by cutting, chipping, shaping and sanding.

6. Uses a micrometer and other measuring devices to determine measurements.

7. Roughs out and fabricates appropriate parts to effect repairs.

8. Adjusts and uses welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

9. Grinds, smoothes and finishes welding surfaces.

10. Performs shop work as required to fabricate repair parts for field placement.

11. Performs specialized welding as required on vehicles, pressurized pipes, and other surfaces

12. Sets up rigging to move heavy objects in preparation for welding.

13. Uses an overhead or mobile crane, forklift and other equipment and vehicles as required to complete work.

14. Cleans sumps, digs trenches, and otherwise exposed areas to be welded.

15. Completes records of work performed and materials used.

16. Reports the need for additional maintenance to the foreworker.

17. Maintains a supply of welding gasses, rods, tools and safety equipment and notifies supervisor of the need for replacements as needed.

Education: Completion of an apprenticeship in welding.

Experience: One year of experience in combination welding. Heavy rail welding and repair experience are desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of arc, gas, MIG and TIG welding, particularly as applied to field situations.
• Safety practices pertaining to the work, including the use of eye, respiratory and hand protection.
• 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.

Skill in:

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

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.

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 selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally 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.

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, 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 outside candidates.

External applicants may only apply on line, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and 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 in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

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 [email protected].

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.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at [email protected] for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at [email protected], between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.