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.

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.

Maintenance and Engineering

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.

SEIU Inspector

$40.05/hour (Step 76) - $52.35/hour (Step 99)

External candidates will start at $40.05/hour (Step 76)

December 30, 2022

January 20, 2023

This position reports to the Structures Inspector Foreworker who assigns work and administers the first step of disciplinary procedure, and to the Section Manager, Structures Inspection and Maintenance who implements major personnel decisions such as hiring and termination.

Variable

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

This classification performs a variety of structural inspections and reports all potential or actual structural defects to ensure the integrity and safety of District Structures. Incumbents in this class could be required to work by themselves, or as a member of a team in a field or office environment; incumbents must be self-motivated in structural inspection attitude and techniques; this class is distinguished from Structures Equipment Operators in that this position does not perform maintenance duties.

• Assists in the planning and preparation of structural inspections.
• Inspects and records deterioration in structural components.
• Inspects District infrastructure includes tunnels, other underground structures, aerial structure and bridges high above the ground.
• Performs visual inspection while riding on District system revenue trains.
• Reads and interprets diagrams, structural drawings and symbols.
• Utilizes specialized equipment, sketches defects, photographs problem areas, takes measurements, and does minor calculations related to structural inspections.
• Reports findings in written notes and inputs them into computerized database.
• Notifies supervisor of serious or hazardous conditions.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in heavy concrete and steel construction, or structural maintenance. Experience in inspection of concrete and steel structure is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must pass the District's certification test as Structural Inspector within 90 days of the hire date.
• Must be willing to work different shifts as required to inspect various structures.
• Must be physically able to walk, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, twist, work underground and heights up to 60 feet and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be physically able to climb and work from ladders.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds for 100 yards or more.
• Must be able to wear respiratory and fall protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English

Knowledge of:

• Heavy construction or structural maintenance.
• Basic structural drawings.
• Techniques of inspection of concrete and steel structures.
• Defects found in concrete and steel structures.
• Basic concrete and steel repair and technology.
• Structural concrete and steel terminology.
• Types of rail transit structures.
• Construction math including basic algebraic concepts.
• Rail transit inspection program and procedures.
• Computerized database and spreadsheet.

Skill in:

• Working independently and as a team member.
• Planning and organizing a field inspection.
• Reading and interpreting basic structural drawings.
• Use of specialized inspection tools and equipment.
• Identifying, locating, technical measuring, lettering, sketching, and describing structural defects.
• Basic computer skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.