Structures Equipment Operator; SEIU; External

PAY RATE

SEIU Structures Equipment Operator (Grade 301)
Hourly rate: $42.71 (Step 76) to $55.84 (Step 99)

* External candidates will start at Step 76

This position reports to a designated supervisory or managerial position.

This announcement will be used to build a pool of qualified candidates for Structures Equipment Operator for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking highly skilled and safety-focused individuals to join our team as a Structures Equipment Operator. This position supports critical maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for BART structures by operating high-rail vehicles, on-road heavy construction vehicles, and a variety of construction tools and equipment. The assignment plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the transit system through effective support of structures maintenance work in the field.

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:

• Operation of high-rail and on-road heavy construction vehicles requiring a Class A commercial driver’s license
• Safe use of heavy and light construction tools and equipment for structures maintenance and repair
• Application of materials and methods used in structures maintenance, repair, and replacement
• Adherence to safety regulations, operating procedures, and hazard mitigation practices
• Performance of physically demanding work in varied field and environmental conditions

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.

Current non-SEIU applicants must apply online t.gov/jobs.

All applicants are asked to complete the application/bid form in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties, and 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/bid form itself.

The Talent Acquisition Division 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, a written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

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 a specific job requires additional evaluations).

Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by contacting the Talent Acquisition Division at  or employment.

Phase 1:
Screen Applications for Minimum Qualifications

Phase 2:
Written Exam (

Note:

Testing is tentatively scheduled for April 2026)

Phase 3:
Practical Exam

Phase 4:
Interview