Good Afternoon,
SEIU Posting Notification #7682 Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician (Pool Posting) Posting is now posted.
Pay Rate
** The starting pay rate is Step 1: $32.92/ Hour
Step 1: $32.92/Hour to Step 5: $43.04/Hour
Posted Date: March 19, 2018
Closing Date: April 6, 2018
**This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies occurring within the next twelve (12) months.
Reports To: S. Steele
Days Off: Variable
Who May Apply: All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Current Assignment
Under general supervision, performs skilled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, primary and some secondary repair, and modification to a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
and components found in revenue vehicles; performs related work as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
1) Repair analog and digital electrical and electronic circuitry and components by reading schematics, Maintenance Manuals, using tools, meters and other test equipment including diagnostic
computers to troubleshoot, repair, and service related systems on revenue vehicles in a primary repair shop environment.
2) Repair electromechanical and computer logic systems by reading schematics, Maintenance Manuals, identifying symbols, using tools and other test equipment necessary to troubleshoot and repair
related systems on the revenue vehicle.
3) Operate electronic test equipment within close tolerances by reading and following written instructions, understanding blue prints, drawings, layouts, and schematics, related to electronic
and electrical systems on the revenue vehicle.
4) Performs modifications to revenue vehicle electronic and electromechanical systems as directed by engineering and supervisory staff; performs major repair of vehicles involved in accidents
using diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of work.
5) Interprets computer downloads identifying failures used to troubleshoot systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: An Associate of Science degree in electronics from an accredited community college or an Electronics Credential from an accredited electronics certificate program, or its equivalent
(i.e. completion of a military electronics training program).
(PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS WITH TRANSCRIPTS FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S. OR ITS TERRITORIES MUST HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT(S) EVALUATED BY AN ACADEMIC ACCREDITING SERVICE.)
Substitution: Four (4) years of verifiable electronic maintenance (troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electronic and/or electro-mechanical equipment) can be substituted for the education.
Other Requirements: Must have adequate color vision; 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 and occasional emergency overtime.
Knowledge of: Basic operating principles of analog and digital electronics, electrical and electronic circuitry, and associated mechanical mechanisms, methods, equipment and materials used in
the primary maintenance and repair of a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical 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 pertaining to the work.
Skill in: Diagnosing and repairing operational problems in a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical systems, components and equipment; performing preventive maintenance on and modifications
to electronic 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.
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Note
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 call the Employment Help Line at (510) 464-6112 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 call the Employment Help Line at (510) 464-6112, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.