Track Equipment Operator; External

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.

Note:

This job announcement closes on July 13th, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Applications for this posting will be reviewed in batches based on the following schedule:

• Round 1:
  May 11, 2026 - June 5, 2026
• Round 2:
  June 6, 2026 - July 13, 2026

SEIU Salary Grade 301;
Step 76 (Minimum) $42.72/hour – Step 99 (Maximum) $55.84/hour. External candidates will start at Step 76.

Section Manager of Track Maintenance

This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in hands‑on work
, enjoy operating heavy equipment, and want to build a stable, long‑term career maintaining one of the nation's most visible public transit systems.

In this assignment, the Track Equipment Operator works as part of a highly skilled Track Maintenance team responsible for construction
, renewal
, inspection
, and repair of BART's rail infrastructure throughout the system. This is a critical safety‑sensitive role that directly supports BART's ability to provide safe, reliable service to the Bay Area.

Under general supervision, Track Equipment Operators are entrusted with the safe and efficient operation of high‑rail vehicles and specialized on‑ and off‑road heavy equipment used in track maintenance activities. Work is performed in dynamic environments, often during non‑revenue hours
, requiring strict adherence to safety rules, roadway worker protection requirements, and regulatory standards. Operators must demonstrate strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a crew in time‑sensitive conditions.

• Operate and transport high‑rail vehicles, trucks, cranes, and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Support track crews with the removal and replacement of rails, ties, fastenings, switches, and turnouts.
• Maintain clean and safe work sites.
• Identify potential equipment issues requiring maintenance or repair.
• Work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call assignments.

• Safe and efficient operation of heavy construction or maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of track maintenance principles, rail safety practices, and roadway worker protection.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify equipment defects or irregularities.
• Compliance with safety rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a safety‑sensitive crew‑based environment.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Dependability, adaptability, and willingness to work non‑standard schedule.

• Operate varied high‑rail vehicles used to transport equipment, supplies and employees to various work sites.
• Operate specialized rail settings, maneuvering repair equipment and common heavy on‑and‑off‑road heavy construction equipment including trucks and cranes to support the work of track maintenance crews. Transport equipment to and from the work site as required.
• Assist track maintenance crews in removing and replacing track fastenings, ties, joints, switches, turnouts and rails.
• Cleans and clears debris, weeds, shrubbery, dead animals and other trash and obstructions from tracks and associated wayside; use appropriate hand or power equipment.
• Read diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate measurements.
• Cleans up work site after completion of assigned work; maintain tools, vehicles and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; report the need for additional maintenance or repair to Foreworker.

Minimum:
High School Diploma, GED, or recognized equivalent.

One year (full‑time equivalent) verifiable track maintenance experience, including at least six months operating a…