Operations Foreworker

Job Description:

Operations Foreworker

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Pay Rate
ATU Foreworker II (Grade 821)
ATU Hourly Rate: $47.25 (Step 85) - $55.59 (Step 99)
*ATU, Section 44.12C - (Part-Time Train Operators or Station Agents shall not be promoted directly to a Foreworker position within the ATU bargaining unit).

Reports To
Senior Operations Foreworker, Transportation Supervisor or designee.

Current Assignment
Under general supervision, plans, directs and reviews the work of a shift of rail/station operations staff; act as a secondary tower foreworker or a terminal zone foreworker; performs related work as assigned.

Selection Process
This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including consideration of seniority as appropriate.

Examples of Duties

Directs and instructs train operators in the daily performance of their work; coordinates their assignments during an assigned shift, ensuring staff assignment to the proper vehicles.

Ensures that trains are built up and broken down according to a pre-established schedule for optimal revenue service.

Ensures that train operators maintain schedules and are provided with appropriate break time as required by union contracts.

Under the direction of a Senior Operations Foreworker or Transportation Supervisor, visually monitors and controls on-rail vehicle movement within a specific yard area; ensures that on-rail vehicle movement within yard areas meets service requirements and is performed within District safety rules and regulations.

Assists in coordinating on-site or remote activities during emergency or unusual incident situations.

Coordinates work with others to initiate corrective action so as to prevent interruptions to passenger service and ensure the safety of passengers and equipment.

Analyzes problems and recommends improvements to work methods and procedures.

Resolves minor disputes; conducts fact-finding investigations and informs supervisors of disciplinary problems requiring action.

Reads and interprets operating procedures and ensures that train operators are following such procedures.

Maintains logs and records and prepares reports of work performed.



Minimum Qualifications

Education :
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Experience :
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Train Operator, Station Agent or DMU Engineer.

Other Requirements :

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing to work off-hours shifts, weekends and holidays, and be subject to overtime
• Must obtain and maintain required levels of District operational certifications

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing to work off-hours shifts, weekends and holidays, and be subject to overtime
• Must obtain and maintain required levels of District operational certifications

In addition, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated by the Foreworker Joint Evaluation Committee (JEC) using the following criteria:
Attendance:

• No more than six (6) days or three (3) sick incidents in the previous 12 months from the time of evaluation.

Discipline:

• No currently active sustained discipline in the employee's file. This includes Oral Reminders, Written Reminders and Decision-Making Leaves (DML).

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Transportation operational principles, rules, regulations, procedures and methods
• Basic supervisory principles, including work assignment, instruction and review, and employee discipline and motivation
• Principles and practices of safety in transit vehicle operations and the movement of transit vehicles

Skill/Ability in :

• Assigning, directing and coordinating the work of train operators
• Instructing staff on work and safety procedures
• Analyzing on-rail vehicle operations problems, evaluating alternatives, recommending solutions and implementing recommendations
• Preparing and maintaining accurate operational logs, records and reports
• Reading and interpreting operation policies and procedures
• Communicating clearly and effectively using two-way radio equipment or in person
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines; solving multifaceted problems within time constraints
• Learn to properly operate assigned equipment
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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 .

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: 13 observed 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.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$98,277.09 - $115,620.13 Annually