Electrician (SEIU) (External)

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

Location : Oakland Shop Annex

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500204

Executive Office : Operations

Cost Center : Traction Power

Opening Date : 05 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

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

DEPARTMENT

Maintenance and Engineering

PAY RATE

SEIU Maintenance Worker III

Step 76 : $41.06 / hour - Step 99 : $53.67 / hour

External candidates will begin at Step 76 ($41.06 / hour)

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled installation, preventive maintenance, repair and modification of electrical systems and equipment in a wide variety of District facilities; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level classification performing the full scope of skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on both the traction power system (which powers the revenue vehicles) and all other high and normal voltage equipment and systems required for the operation of District facilities. This class is distinguished from all other journey level maintenance classes in that the work is related specifically to the electrical trade.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent of Power Mechanical 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 12 months.

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 on line, at. Applicants needing assistance with the on line 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. 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.

Examples of Duties

• Following a pre-established schedule, performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of all electrical systems, equipment and components required to power the rail vehicle system.
• Performs preventive maintenance, testing and adjustment of all electrical systems, equipment and components found in offices, shops and other District facilities.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of industrial systems and equipment such as 110 volt to 4180 volt systems, 1 KV to 34.5 KV controls, transformers, motors, motor starters and controllers, generators, lighting and back-up emergency lighting systems, cathodic protection systems, fire alarm systems, and lead / acid and nickel cadmium battery powered equipment.
• Installs conduit and pulls wires for motors, control panels, lighting fixtures and other purposes.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in a variety of electrical equipment and performs repairs as required; suggests improvements and works with engineering and other maintenance staff regarding modifications.
• Uses diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devices in the course of the work; reads and interprets diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, schematics and work orders; measures, tests and inspects completed work to confirm adherence to specifications; maintains records of work performed and parts and materials used.
• Operates District vehicles to reach equipment to be serviced including specialized high-railed vehicles used on tracks; may operate cranes or other equipment as required for repair.
• Follows proper safety procedures; answers patron questions regarding work activities; requests supplies through supervisor or from stock.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : EITHER

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and / or repair of varied electrical systems and equipment.

OR

Completion of an apprenticeship in the electrical trade and a minimum of one (1) year of journey level experience that included installation, maintenance or repair of varied electrical systems and equipment. Experience with high voltages and industrial or plant equipment are desirable.

Other Requirements :

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class B driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be physically capable of working in confining workspaces and willing to work occasional emergency overtime.

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