Structures Equipment Operator (SEIU) (External)

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Structures Equipment Operator (SEIU) (External)

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Oakland, California, United States

Job Description:

Structures Equipment Operator (SEIU) (External)

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
SEIU Structures Equipment Operator (Grade 301)
Hourly rate: $42.71 (Step 76) to $55.84 (Step 99)
*External candidates will start at Step 76

REPORTS TO
This position reports to a designated supervisory or managerial position.

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified candidates for Structures Equipment Operator for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking highly skilled and safety-focused individuals to join our team as a Structures Equipment Operator. This position supports critical maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for BART structures by operating high-rail vehicles, on-road heavy construction vehicles, and a variety of construction tools and equipment. The assignment plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the transit system through effective support of structures maintenance work in the field.

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:


SELECTION & APPLICATION 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.

Current non-SEIU applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs .

All applicants are asked to complete the application/bid form in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties, and 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/bid form itself.

The Talent Acquisition Division will screen bids/applications/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, a written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

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 a specific job requires additional evaluations).

Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by contacting the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or [email protected].

PHASES
Phase 1: Screen Applications for Minimum Qualifications
Phase 2: Written Exam (Note: Testing is tentatively scheduled for April 2026)
Phase 3: Practical Exam
Phase 4: Interview

Examples of Duties

Operates various high-rail vehicles used to transport equipment, supplies, and employees to various work sites.

Operates heavy and light construction equipment, including, but not limited to, trucks, cranes, bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts.

Excavates trenches, installs shoring, makes slope cuts, and otherwise moves and grades earth.

Operates cranes and rig loads in a safe manner.

Cleans and clears debris, including dead animals and other trash and obstructions from tunnels, aerials, and at grade right-of-ways; cleans and rods drains; drains standing water or water seepage using hand or power pumps.

Caulks or grouts cracks in walls, floors or other surfaces; repairs, removes, or replaces existing concrete, asphalt or other materials using hand or power equipment, including cutting of reinforcing steel by any means.

Reads diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate measurements.

Erects wooden forms and falsework or concrete work; cuts, bends, and installs reinforcing steel and miscellaneous inserts for concrete work; pours and finishes concrete for retaining walls, walkways, etc.; applies and finishes asphalt surfaces as required.

Fabricates, repairs, and maintains wood structures inside the right-of-way and shop yards; cleans up work site after completion of assigned work; maintains tools, vehicles and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; reports the need for additional maintenance or repair to the foreworker.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience operating a variety of heavy construction equipment in a heavy construction or similar related setting.

Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with a tank vehicle endorsement and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must obtain and maintain District certification to operate heavy equipment.

Must have physical capability to walk, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, twist, work in confined spaces, work underground and to heights of 60 feet, and walk on uneven surfaces; to climb and work from a ladder; perform strenuous physical labor including sufficient strength to lift various shaped material and sacks of cement weighing up to 100 pounds and must work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather; wear a respirator and work in a dusty work environment subject to various fumes and noise levels in the proximity of live voltage; and climb into vehicles with steps up to 25 inches from the ground in close clearances.

Must be willing to work on-call, weekends and off-hours shifts

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

Skill/ Ability in :


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 [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 .

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

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$88,855.10 - $116,150.53 Annually
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