Quality Team Leader (Internal Only)

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.

Pay Rate

SEIU Quality Team Leader
$43.11/Hourly (Step 76) - $56.36/Hourly (Step 99)

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Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to fill one (1) vacancy.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is pleased to announce the recruitment of a Quality Team Leader for the Rolling Stock & Shops (RS&S) department. Under the supervision of the Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent, the person selected for this role will act as a working team lead for a scheduled maintenance team responsible for performing skilled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, primary and secondary repair, and modification to electrical, electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and HVAC equipment and components found in revenue vehicles and supporting systems. The Quality Team Leader will also be responsible for inspecting work performed; conducting vendor source inspections; ensuring that revenue vehicles meet quality standards prior to release for revenue service; and other duties as assigned.

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 Employment Office will screen bids/applications/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 and/or Bid Form 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 Bid or application form.

Application Process

1. Acts as a liaison between the maintenance team members, foreworkers, management, engineering, stores, logistics and training ensure that all maintenance and repair tasks are properly complete before releasing a vehicle for revenue service.
   
   
2. Coordinates and monitors District maintenance team performance of all scheduled maintenance and repair work on revenue vehicles and supporting systems.
   
   
3. Performs scheduled maintenance and testing and repair of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and electronic components and systems of transit vehicles; troubleshoots and performs primary maintenance on such systems.
   
   
4. Ensures that revenue vehicle scheduled maintenance work completed by their assigned team is conducted and documented in accordance with District standards.
   
   
5. During scheduled maintenance performs modifications to revenue vehicles as directed by engineering and supervisory staff; suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.
   
   
6. Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; verifies performance of new or modified systems or equipment.
   
   
7. Reads and interprets electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and refrigerant schematics and diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, and work orders;
   
   
8. Measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications.
   
   
9. Uses electric and electronic test devices and mechanical tools to repair vehicles and components
   
   
10. Documents and records work performed and parts and materials used; follows specified District and Safety procedures; communicates needed information effectively.

Education:
Graduation from high school and completion of accredited post secondary school certification program in electricity, electronics, electro-mechanics or related field.

Experience:
Two (2) years of verifiable experience in the maintenance and repair of rail vehicle, aviation, or automobiles, including electro-mechanical and electronic elements.
In addition candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years BART experience as a Transit Vehicle Mechanic, Transit Vehicle Electronic Technician, or Vehicle Inspector.

Substitution:
Two (2) or more years of military experience in an electronics/electro-mechanical discipline with an honorable discharge may be substituted for the post secondary school accredited certification program in electricity, electronics, electro-mechanics or related field.

Other Requirements:
Must be physically capable of working in confining work spaces and lifting equipment weighing up to 70 pounds; must be willing to work weekends, holidays, off hours shifts and occasional emergency overtime.

Work Conditions and Environmental Factors:
This position is characterized by moderate risks or discomforts, which are partially controlled by special precautions, and/or is subject to periodic uncontrollable work schedules.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and refrigerant symbols needed to read and use all documentation for the maintenance, repair and installation of all related revenue vehicle equipment and components.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Basic math skills as required for the work.

• Identifying basic facts and terms of electrical/electronic and electro-mechanical principles and theories and how they relate to revenue vehicle systems.
• Inspecting, testing and measuring revenue vehicle parts, equipment, components and systems for adherence to specifications, procedures and standards.
• Use of mechanical, hand, power, electrical and electronic tools and troubleshooting devices and troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
• Repairing and installing railcar equipment and components on the basis of written material, drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams, operational manuals and procedures, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Identifying and correcting routine electrical/electronic and electro-mechanical problems.
• Selecting and using correct parts, tools and test equipment to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance required to maintain revenue vehicle systems, components and support equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Leading effectively in a team environment.
• Coaching and mentoring.

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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.