Structures Welder SEIU External Only at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), CA
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), CA · Oakland, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Oakland
About the Department
Pay Rate
SEIU Maint Worker III
Step 76: $41.88/hour to Step 99: $54.75/hour
Starting hourly rate will be $41.88/hour (Step 76) for external candidates
Reports To
VariableCurrent Assignment
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.
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
All SEIU Local 1021 members MUST submit their bid forms in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid.
Current Non-SEIU employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either atwww.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current Non-SEIU employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA
94604-2688.
On line or paper applications are considered to provide supplemental information and should not be considered a substitution for the bid form itself.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
Position Duties
- 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.
- Reads diagrams and prints and discusses work to be performed with the supervisor or foreworker.
- Determines necessary approach, tools and equipment and loads them on a vehicle for transportation on the work site.
- Operates a high-rail vehicle to reach the job location.
- Prepares surfaces to be welded by cutting, chipping, shaping and sanding.
- Uses a micrometer and other measuring devices to determine measurements.
- Roughs out and fabricates appropriate parts to effect repairs.
- Adjusts and uses welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
- Grinds, smoothes and finishes welding surfaces.
- Performs shop work as required to fabricate repair parts for field placement.
- Performs specialized welding as required on vehicles, pressurized pipes, and other surfaces to effect repair; may work from scaffolds to accomplish required welding.
- Sets up rigging to move heavy objects in preparation for welding.
- Uses an overhead or mobile crane, forklift and other equipment and vehicles as required to complete work.
- Cleans sumps, digs trenches, and otherwise exposed areas to be welded.
- Completes records of work performed and materials used.
- Reports the need for additional maintenance to the foreworker.
- Maintains a supply of welding gasses, rods, tools and safety equipment and notifies supervisor of the need for replacements as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of an apprenticeship in welding and one year of experience in combination welding. Heavy rail welding and repair experience are desirable.
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.
Other Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of arc, gas, MIG and TIG welding, particularly as applied to field situations.
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.
Safety practices pertaining to the work, including the use of eye, respiratory and hand protection.
Skill in:
Performing field welding of steel, iron, aluminum and other metals.
Preparing surfaces to achieve effective welds.
Grinding, smoothing and finishing welded surfaces.
Treating and tempering metals.
Fabricating parts to effect field welding repairs.
Using precision measuring devices accurately.
Reading and interpreting diagrams, blueprints, written instructions and welding symbols. Working independently or in a crew situation.
Keeping basic written records of work performed.
