Overview
Pay Rate
SEIU Maintenance (Grade 152)
SEIU Hourly Rate: $30.89 (Step 76) to $40.39 (Step 99)
Starting hourly rate will be $30.89 (Step 76) for external candidates
Current Assignment
This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve months.
Under general supervision, disassembles, repairs, modifies and fabricates electronic, electrical and electromechanical components, assemblies and harnesses; performs testing and inspection under prescribed routines maintains records of work performed; performs related work as assigned.
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 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.
Application Process
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
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.
Examples of Duties
- Repairs or assembles printed circuit boards, installing or replacing soldered capacitors, resistors, diodes and similar
- Replates traces, electro-cleaning old traces and replacing with nickel and gold. Rewires, reconfigures and repairs cradles, wiring harnesses and assemblies. Installs or replaces switches, pins and plugs.
- Removes and replaces damaged or obsolete mechanical parts and components such as housing, bearings and etc. Operates drill press to press out and fit bearings and related parts; reads and follows written and oral instructions, procedures, manuals, prints, diagrams and schematics.
- Discusses work to be performed or difficult repairs, with technicians, mechanics and supervisory
- Secures required parts and materials per specification including grades of solder and gauges of wire; cleans, scrapes and prepares surfaces for work.
- Selects per specification and operates appropriate tools and equipment including soldering irons, pliers, crimpers, grinders, sanders, presses, wrenches, sockets, vises and clamps.
- Measures and cuts wires to length; cleans and removes flux and excess solder; applies sealants or protective coatings and lubricants as needed per usage of equipment.
- Operates voltage and ohm meters, power supplies and related components to produce proper wave forms as measured by oscilloscope under direction of technicians.
- Maintains logs and records of work performed, parts installed and serial numbers; may pick up and deliver parts using District vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
Experience
The equivalent of two (2) years of verifiable experience in electronic or electro-mechanical assembly. Surface Mount Technique (SMT) certification required. Appropriate trade or technical school course work is desirable.
Substitution None
Other Requirements
Must possess color vision to distinguish parts and wiring, physical strength to lift up to 30 pounds and the physical capability to perform the work required; some positions require a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record to deliver parts.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and repair of electrical and electronic circuitry, parts and components
Basic principles and repair of electro-mechanical and mechanical parts and components Techniques of soldering, trace plating and surface preparation
Use and care of hand and power tools common to the trade Basic testing and measuring tools and equipment
Grades of solder and wire and their application
Skill/Ability in:
Repairing and assembling printed circuit boards
Electrical wiring assemblies and harnesses, and/or electro-mechanical parts and components Operating and taking care of hand and power tools common to the trade
Operating basic testing and measurement equipment used in the trade Understanding and following oral and written instructions
Reading and understanding blueprints, diagrams, procedures, manuals, schematics and parts lists Keeping records of work performed
Benefits
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.
Highlights
Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out) Dental Coverage
Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax) 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 10 observed holidays and 3 floating holidays
Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART
Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits
Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.
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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 employment@bart.gov.
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.