Structures Welder SEIU; External Job Oakland area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Pay Rate

Hourly rate: $43.57 (Step 76) - $56.96 (Step 99)

External candidates will start at Step 76

Reports To

Variable

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

All future BART Employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish an eligibility list of qualified candidates.

Are you a skilled welder looking for meaningful, hands‑on work that keeps the community moving? This opportunity allows skilled professionals to apply their craft where it truly matters—maintaining and strengthening the infrastructure behind one of the nation’s leading transit systems.

The incumbent will be a part of a highly skilled team responsible for performing high-quality field welding and fabrication across District facilities and wayside structures. Under general supervision, Structures Welders independently perform a full range of welding techniques, including arc, MIG, TIG, and gas welding, on key structural components such as platforms, stairways, gates, grating, and other critical infrastructure.

The position offers technically challenging and rewarding work, including preparing and fabricating materials for repair, interpreting blueprints and welding symbols, selecting the appropriate tools for each assignment, and completing welding work in a variety of field conditions. Duties may also include operating high‑rail vehicles, cranes, and rigging equipment, as well as performing repairs in elevated or confined spaces, providing variety and opportunities for continuous skill development.

Successful candidates will possess a strong technical welding background, a dedication to safety, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative crew. Flexibility is key, as this position supports varied shifts, including nights and weekends, as well as emergency response situations essential to keeping the system operating reliably.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and clearly articulated during the selection process:

Performing precision field welding across a variety of metals (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols
Fabricating and repairing structural components in field conditions
Safely operating tools, equipment, and vehicles used in welding operations
Applying safety standards and properly using protective equipment
Problem‑solving and adapting to changing field conditions
Maintaining accurate records of work performed
Working effectively both independently and within a team

Performs precision arc, MIG, TIG and gas welding on such structural elements as grating, doors, stairs, gates, and platforms, which include steel, stainless steel, iron, aluminum, and sheet metal welding.

Reads diagrams and prints and discusses work to be performed with the supervisor or fore worker.

Determines necessary approach, tools and equipment and loads them on a vehicle for transportation on the work site.

Operates a high‑rail vehicle to reach the job location.

Prepares surfaces to be welded by cutting, chipping, shaping and sanding.

Uses a micrometer and other measuring devices to determine measurements.

Roughs out and fabricates appropriate parts to effect repairs.

Adjusts and uses welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Grinds, smoothes and finishes welding surfaces.

Performs shop work as required to fabricate repair parts for field placement.

Performs specialized welding as required on vehicles, pressurized pipes, and other surfaces to effect repair; may work from scaffolds to accomplish required welding.

Sets up rigging to move heavy objects in preparation for welding.

Uses an overhead or…