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.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

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BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

Part-Time Train Operator: $39.85 / Hour (Step 1) to $46.89 / Hour (Step 4)

• External candidates will start at $39.85 / Hour (Step 1)

December 19, 2022 January 23, 2023

January 3, 2023 February 3, 2023

THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF 2,000 APPLICATIONS OR ON JANUARY 3, 2023, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. ONLY THE FIRST 2,000 APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

This position is being reposted to extend the posting date until February 3, 2023 or until the receipt of 2,000 applications. Only the first 2,000 applications received will be considered. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. All applications will be reviewed for consideration.

Designee

Variable

This position requires the flexibility to fulfill the working hours including working off-hours shifts, holidays, and weekends. Part-Time Train Operators work no less than 20 hours per week and no more than 25 hours per week.

Train Operator Class: During the 17-week Train Operator Training Certification Class, Part-Time Train Operators are required to work 40 hours per week (no exceptions).

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is recruiting for qualified applicants for the establishment of an eligibility pool to fill Part-Time Train Operator vacancies that may occur in the Transportation Department. Under the general supervision of Supervisors and Foreworkers, Train Operators operate an automated passenger train according to established safety and operating rules and procedures. Train Operators are responsible for passenger safety, communicating with passengers and co-workers via public address systems and radios; monitoring and troubleshooting electrical/mechanical train equipment, completing standard written reports, and performing other duties as necessary. In addition, Train Operators must maintain, and upgrade knowledge and skills related to train operation procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Flexibility
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to exercise good judgement and thinking
• Ability to prioritize under changing circumstances
• Strong customer service orientation
• Reliability and adaptability
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively apply rules to varied circumstances

• Visually monitors tracks, wayside, train signals, cab consoles, and station platforms to ensure trains operate safely within established guidelines and passengers enter and exit safely from trains.
• Via radio or phone, makes a variety of announcements to passengers depending upon operating conditions and situations; communicates with Operations Control Center and Yard Tower regarding dispatch readiness, emergency situations, and special instructions.
• Operates and performs a variety of yard and main-line train movement activities requiring climbing into and out of trains and over the 3rd power rails, opening doors between adjoining trains and cranking switches.
• Learns and applies operating and emergency procedures, train troubleshooting procedures and techniques; maintains and upgrades knowledge of policies and procedures as required.
• Reads and understands training manuals, bulletins and updates; prepares written incident reports and completes forms and/or logs as required. A critical feature of this position is to analyze and prioritize actions effectively when unusual and unexpected situations occur.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience interacting with the general public in a variety of situations.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain District certification as a Train Operator.
• Must be physically able to step over high voltage third rail, walk to train along tracks, and climb into train cabin.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment medical exam that uses the standard of the California Commercial driver's license and maintain a valid California driver's license.
• Must be willing to work off-hours, shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to understand, read, and communicate (both orally and in writing) in English.
• Selected applicants must successfully complete the Train Operator Training Program, the Joint Management-Union Certification Committee, and a 90-day probationary period. This position also requires periodic recertification per PUC regulations. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to an extensive pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screening. Selected applicants must also be fingerprinted by BART Police Department and pass a functional capacity test.

Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of dealing effectively with varied groups and individuals under both routine and emergency circumstances.

Skill/Ability in:

• Interpreting and applying oral and written instructions in a consistent manner.
• Dealing with individuals from various socio-economic groups, including the disabled in a tactful, calm, and confident manner.
• Maintaining accurate basic records and completing brief forms and reports clearly and accurately.
• Working independently and exercising sound judgment in a variety of situations.
• Detecting unusual, hazardous or emergency situations and taking appropriate action within prescribed guidelines.
• Learning the policies and procedures pertaining to the work, including train operating processes, station and track layout, and the procedures to follow in unusual or emergency situations.
• Communicating effectively using two-way radio, telephone, and public address systems.

This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview, and a physical agility test.

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 specific job requires additional evaluations).

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including consideration of seniority as appropriate.

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by sending an email at employment@bart.gov.

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

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

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please note that any job annoucement may be canceled at any time.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.