Track Equipment Operator; External Job Oakland area,California USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Track Equipment Operator (External)

Pay Rate

SEIU Salary Grade 301 Step 76 (Minimum) $43.57/hour - Step 99 (Maximum) $56.96/hour External candidates will start at Step 76.

Reports To

Section Manager of Track Maintenance

Days Off

Variable

Who May Apply

Qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees

Current Assignment

This announcement will be used to establish a list of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking highly-motivated and skilled individuals to join its team as Track-Equipment Operators. 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.

Key responsibilities include operating and transporting high-rail vehicles, trucks, cranes, and specialized maintenance equipment; supporting track crews with the removal and replacement of rails, ties, fastenings, switches, and turnouts; maintaining clean and safe work sites; and identifying potential equipment issues requiring maintenance or repair. Successful candidates will bring a strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to safety, and the flexibility to work varied schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

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:

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

Operates varied high-rail vehicles used to transport equipment, supplies and employees to various work sites.

Operates 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. Transports equipment to and from the work site as required.

Assists 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; uses appropriate hand or power equipment.

Reads diagrams and specifications to determine appropriate measurements.

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