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.
Conditions of Employment
All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.
Department
Transportation
Pay and Benefits
BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.
Pay Rate
ATU Grade 641
Part-Time Train Operator: $39.85/Hour (Step 1)
Posted Date
May 3, 2023
Closing Date
May 17, 2023
- THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF 3,500 APPLICATIONS OR MAY 17, 2023 WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. ONLY THE FIRST 3,500 APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Reports To
As Assigned
Days Off
Variable
Who May Apply
All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.
Current Assignment
This announcement will be used to create an eligibility list to backfill future vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is recruiting qualified individuals for the establishment of an eligibility pool to fill Part-Time Train Operator vacancies that may occur in the Transportation Department. Under the general supervision of Supervisors and Foreworkers, Train Operators operate an automated passenger train according to established safety and operating rules and procedures. Train Operators are responsible for passenger safety, communicating with passengers and co-workers via public address systems and radios; monitoring and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical train equipment, completing standard written reports, and performing other related duties as necessary. In addition, Train Operators must maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills related to train operation procedures.
The ideal candidates will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Flexibility
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Ability to prioritize under changing circumstances
- Strong customer service orientation
- Reliability and dependability
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to effectively apply rules to varied circumstances
Essential Job Functions
- Monitors console and radio communications to ensure that vehicles are operating within established guidelines.
- Observes and detects problems with passengers entering and exiting train doors and take corrective action; observes and detects hazards on the track, in the station or platforms, or on the train itself, reports them to Operations Control Center personnel via radio, and takes necessary corrective action.
- Makes announcements to passengers regarding station arrivals, transfer points, delays and emergencies and answers passenger questions.
- In yards, on test tracks, turntables and wash facilities, follows directions from Tower personnel and operates console to move trains as directed.
- Takes prescribed action such as evacuating passengers, administering first aid, and using a fire extinguisher during emergencies.
- Reports basic equipment malfunctions of a mechanical or electrical nature to Operations Control Center; works with Foreworkers and technicians to isolate reported problems.
- Maintains logs of work activities; completes forms to report unusual circumstances and action taken.
- Uses a variety of communication equipment, including a public address system, two-way radios and emergency telephones.
- Monitors and learns to apply changes in operating and emergency procedures.
- Maintains and upgrades knowledge of policies and procedures as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.
Experience:
Three (3) years of full-time equivalent verifiable experience interacting with the general public in a variety of situations.
Other Requirements:
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain District certification as a Train Operator.
- Must be physically able to step over high voltage third rail, walk to trains along tracks, and climb into train cab.
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam that uses the standards of the California Commercial driver’s license and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
- Must be willing to work off-hours shifts, holidays and weekends.
- Must be able to understand, read and communicate (both orally and in writing) in English.
- Selected applicants must successfully complete the Train Operator Training Program, the Joint Management-Union Certification Committee, and a 90-day probationary period. The position also requires periodic recertification per PUC regulations. This is a safety- sensitive position and is subject to an extensive pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screening. Selected applicants must also be fingerprinted by the BART Police Department and pass a functional capacity test.
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques of dealing effectively with varied groups and individuals under both routine and emergency circumstances.
Skill/Ability in:
- Interpreting and applying oral and written instructions in a consistent manner.
- Dealing with individuals from various socio-economic groups, including the disabled in a tactful, calm and confident manner.
- Maintaining accurate basic records and completing brief forms and reports clearly and accurately.
- Working independently and exercising sound judgment in a variety of situations.
- Detecting unusual, hazardous or emergency situations and taking appropriate action within prescribed guidelines
- Learning the policies and procedures pertaining to the work, including train operating processes, station and track layout, and the procedures to follow in unusual or emergency situations.
- Communicating effectively using two-way radio, telephone and public address systems.
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.
Application Process
External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current 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.
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. Online 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.
Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.
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.
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.
Other Information
Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.
Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.
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 email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov 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 email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15 .a.m - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
