Automotive & Equipment Mechanic (SEIU) (External)

Salary : $87,112.90 - $113,873.14 Annually

Location : Oakland Shops

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500399

Executive Office : Operations

Cost Center : Non-Revenue Vehicle & Equip

Opening Date : 09 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : SEIU, Local 1021 - Cl & Maint

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.

Job Summary

Pay Rate

SEIU Maintenance Worker III

Step 76 $41.88 per hour to Step 99 $54.75 per hour

Note : All external candidates will start at Step 76

Reports to

Manager of Automotive and Equipment Maintenance or designee

Current Assignment

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

Initial review of applications received will commence on October 20, 2025. Any applications received after this date will be placed on hold until the initial review has been completed.

Selection Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process." Failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application.

The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills / performance test, written exam, and / or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

Application Process

This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates.

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov / jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills / performance test, written exam, and / or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first.

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. Online 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.

Examples of Duties

• Road tests, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, outfits and modifies gasoline and diesel passenger vehicles, light, medium and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, including fixed and high-rail and small motor operated equipment.
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment, including the use of computerized diagnostics; discusses equipment operating problems with supervisors and users.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, filter changes and minor adjustments.
• Tunes, repairs and rebuilds gasoline and diesel with multiple cylinders, and prepares engines for job shop work.
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces and / or rebuilds carburetors, fuel injection systems and other fuel system components, including computer controls.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces components, and rewires ignitions, signals, lights, electrical controls, and related.
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic, and pneumatic powered accessories; repairs, services and adjusts transmissions, power take off apparatus, differentials, clutches, and related drive-train components.
• Adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or replaces conventional, hydraulic, vacuum assisted and pneumatic drum and disk braking systems, components, valves, lines and master cylinders.
• Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components; repairs flats and mounts and balances tires including split-rim wheels.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, repairs, and replaces components in cooling and exhaust systems, including smog controls.
• Performs limited welding, cutting, and machining of parts; obtains parts for stock and requests ordering of special parts; provides fuel and supplies and performs on-site maintenance and repair to stationary or disabled equipment; completes records of work performed and parts and supplies used.
• Inputs daily work onto a computerized data base.
• Stays abreast of new automotive and equipment repair technology by attending seminars and / or update classes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Completion of an apprenticeship program in automotive or related equipment.

Experience

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time verifiable journey level experience in automotive or equipment maintenance. Previous diesel, hydraulic and locomotive experience is desirable.

Substitution

None

Other Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class A driver's license with hazardous materials and tank vehicle endorsements and have a satisfactory driving record.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds, maneuver heavier objects with assistance and climb, stoop and crawl to reach work, twist and bend.

May require color vision to distinguish parts and wiring.

Must be able to understand, read and communicate in English.

Must be able to wear respiratory protective equipment during the performance of assigned duties in accordance with the District Respirator Program and applicable Cal-OSHA requirements.

Must be able to work under various conditions including under a lift, over a hood, in a pit, and from a step ladder.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability in :

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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

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

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

2% @ 55 (Classic Members)

6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65