Expeditor/Clerk SEIU (External Only)

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Expeditor/Clerk SEIU (External Only)

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

Job Description:

Expeditor/Clerk SEIU (External Only)

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 Clerk IV (Grade 031)
SEIU Hourly Rate: $33.35 (Step 76) to $43.60 (Step 99)

Starting hourly rate will be $ 33.35 /hour (Step 76) for external candidates

Reports To
Supt of Rolling Stock & Shops
Current Assignment
This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates.

The Expeditor Clerk provides challenging and complex clerical and inventory control support to Shop Management, supervision, mechanics and technicians in a maintenance shop environment.

This is a specialist clerical class which requires both clerical skills to document and track the repair status of varied electronic, electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical components and equipment as well as skill in operating materials-handling equipment to move such components and other materials to appropriate work and storage areas throughout the District. This job class is distinguished from the general clerical classes in that the operation of a forklift and other materials handling equipment is required.


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.

External applicants may only apply on line, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

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.

Examples of Duties

Ensures that components received for in-house repair are accompanied by the proper documentation.

Completes necessary forms and/or logs and routes them to the proper repair area or work location.

Ensures that repaired equipment, parts, supplies and components being returned to active use have been inspected and have the proper documentation for tracking and reporting purposes.

Initiates warranty return and repair procedures, completing the appropriate forms and ensuring that the equipment or component is returned to the appropriate supplier.

Documents items to be repaired by outside vendors and arranges for their shipment.

Performs varied and responsible general clerical assistance related to the repair function.

Receives and screens telephone calls; provides factual information which may require the interpretation of policies and procedures and the use of tact and judgment.

Prepares and types correspondence, reports, forms and form letters, specifications, and specialized documents using a typewriter or word processor.

Proofreads and checks typed materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies.

Maintains and processes payroll records.

Establishes and maintains varied office files.

Researches materials from various sources and prepares periodic or special reports.

May use an on-line or personal computer and standard office software in the course of the work.

Uses materials handling equipment including a forklift to move and place various components and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience
The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time verifiable clerical experience. Inventory control or parts handling experience preferred. Experience in a shop setting is preferred.

Substitution
None

Other Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess sufficient strength and mobility to lift and move components weighing up to 120 pounds with proper equipment and to push carts weighing up to 1000 pounds.
Must operate varied materials handling equipment which could include a 4,000-pound capacity forklift.

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 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 .

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: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$69,375.28 - $90,686.75 Annually
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