Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU (External Pool)

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Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU (External Pool)

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

Job Description:

Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU (External Pool)

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 Maintenance Worker III
SEIU Hourly Rate $43.57 (Step 76) to $56.95 (Step 99)
Note: External candidates will start at $43.57 (Step 76)
Reports To
Variable

Days Off

Variable

Who Can Apply

All future BART employees

Current Assignment
This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU to support the reliability, safety, and performance of its Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) fleet. This critical role is responsible for performing complex preventive, corrective, emergency, and modification maintenance on mechanical systems, electrical components, and integrated vehicle subsystems to maximize fleet availability and operational excellence.

The Composite Vehicle Maintainer (CVM) utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, propulsion components, braking systems, HVAC, and other mission-critical vehicle equipment. All maintenance activities are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Federal and State regulations, inspection standards, and established DMU maintenance procedures to ensure the highest levels of safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.

In this fast-paced, technology-driven environment, the CVM applies exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills across a broad range of technical assignments requiring expertise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-powered systems. Success in this position demands strong diagnostic aptitude, sound independent judgment, and the ability to efficiently restore complex transit vehicles to peak operating condition.

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:

Application & Selection Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. 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 external candidates.

All EXTERNAL and current non-SEIU applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs . Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.

Applicants may attach a resume to their application or bid form to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application or bid form in its entirety. Only information included on the application or bid form and resume at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. All application and bid form materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications and bid forms received after the closing deadline will not be considered.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview. External applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

All applications and bid forms will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.

The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States, and pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug screen, which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.

Examples of Duties

Performs regular daily and preventive maintenance inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs to DMU vehicles, including all subsystems and components as required by the manufacture’s specifications, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations.
Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs DMU subsystems, including: diesel engines, electric generators and traction motors, suspension and truck assemblies, couplers and train line, electro- pneumatic brake systems, air compressors, valves, locomotive cab control systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electric door operators, lighting, communications, radio, cab signal, positive train control; performs fueling, sanding, and washing.
Responsible for and maintains the shop facilities and equipment by maintaining a safe, and clean shop and equipment.
Operates revenue DMU vehicles within designated limits, in compliance with operating rules and regulations, to position them as needed to perform maintenance and tests, prepare vehicles/trains for revenue service, and shift them to and from the storage yard.
Follows Standard Operating Procedures, all applicable CPUC regulations, as well as District policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
Documents and records work performed, and parts and materials used.
Trains and instructs other Composite Rail Vehicle Maintainers in inspection, troubleshooting, repair procedures, maintenance techniques and safety precautions as assigned.
Provide on-call duties for revenue rail vehicle maintenance, emergency response incidents and all other duties as assigned.
Must develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and effectively handle conflict situations.
May be assigned to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties for all shop equipment, forklifts, cranes, jacks, transfer table, mechanical/electrical shop tools, shop vehicles, as necessary and as qualified.
May be assigned to perform scheduled and non-scheduled rail vehicle interior cleaning, exterior hand washing and heavy detail cleaning for DMU vehicles, as necessary.
May be assigned to perform general shop janitorial and organization including, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, cleaning pits and other work areas such as offices and grounds, as necessary, and not to include restrooms.
Performs related work as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:
Equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade and one (1) year of verifiable journey level full-time work experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic diagnostic, maintenance and repair functions on large and complex vehicles, machinery and/or similar equipment.

Substitution:
Three (3) years of verifiable journey level full-time work experience as described above may be substituted for the completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade.

Other Requirements :


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: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$90,632.05 - $118,473.47 Annually
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