Structures Welder SEIU; 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.

SEIU Maintenance Worker III

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

External candidates will start at Step 76

Variable

Variable

All future BART Employees

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 apart 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.

• 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 foreworker.
• 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…