Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU (External Pool)
Pay Rate
SEIU Maintenance Worker III
SEIU Hourly Rate $43.57 (Step 76) to $56.95 (Step 99)
Note
External candidates will start at $43.57 (Step 76)
Reports To
Variable
Days Off
Variable
Who Can Apply
All future BART employees
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.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Composite Vehicle Maintainer, DMU to support the reliability, safety, and performance of its Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) fleet. This critical role is responsible for performing complex preventive, corrective, emergency, and modification maintenance on mechanical systems, electrical components, and integrated vehicle subsystems to maximize fleet availability and operational excellence.
The Composite Vehicle Maintainer (CVM) utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain diesel engines, electrical and electronic systems, propulsion components, braking systems, HVAC, and other mission-critical vehicle equipment. All maintenance activities are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Federal and State regulations, inspection standards, and established DMU maintenance procedures to ensure the highest levels of safety, compliance, and equipment reliability.
In this fast-paced, technology-driven environment, the CVM applies exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills across a broad range of technical assignments requiring expertise in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel-powered systems. Success in this position demands strong diagnostic aptitude, sound independent judgment, and the ability to efficiently restore complex transit vehicles to peak operating condition.
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:
- Technology - Technical knowledge of the work performed in this skill area;
- Documentation - Ability to follow transit vehicle maintenance schedules, documents, records and reports;
- Troubleshooting - Utilize schematics, drawing and detailed operational theory to troubleshoot in a demanding work environment that requires a problem-solving and proactive work ethic;
- Decision-Making - Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
- Diagnostics - Aptitude for technology while utilizing hardware and software to achieve tracking and repairing goals to ensure equipment reliability.
- Performs regular daily and preventive maintenance inspections, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs to DMU vehicles, including all subsystems and components as required by the manufacture’s specifications, and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs DMU subsystems, including: diesel engines, electric generators and traction motors, suspension and truck assemblies, couplers and train line, electro- pneumatic brake systems, air compressors, valves, locomotive cab control systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electric door operators, lighting, communications, radio, cab signal, positive train control; performs fueling, sanding, and washing.
- Responsible for and maintains the shop facilities and equipment by maintaining a safe, and clean shop and equipment.
- Operates revenue DMU vehicles within designated limits, in compliance with operating rules and regulations, to position them as needed to perform maintenance and tests, prepare vehicles/trains for revenue service, and shift them to and from the storage yard.
- Follows Standard Operating Procedures, all applicable CPUC regulations, as well as District policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations.
- Documents and records work performed, and parts and materials used.
- Trains and instructs other Composite Rail Vehicle Maintainers in inspection, troubleshooting, repair procedures, maintenance techniques and safety precautions as assigned.
- Provide on-call duties for revenue rail vehicle maintenance, emergency response incidents and all other duties as assigned.
- Must develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, contractors, and customers, and effectively handle conflict situations.
- May be assigned to perform inspection, maintenance and repair duties for all shop equipment, forklifts, cranes, jacks, transfer table, mechanical/electrical shop tools, shop vehicles, as necessary and as qualified.
- May be assigned to perform scheduled and non-scheduled rail vehicle interior cleaning, exterior hand washing and heavy detail cleaning for DMU vehicles, as necessary.
- May be assigned to perform general shop janitorial and organization including, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, cleaning pits and other work areas such as offices and grounds, as necessary, and not to include restrooms.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Education
Possessionofahighschooldiploma,GEDorrecognizedequivalent.
Experience
Equivalent to completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade and one (1) year of verifiable journey level full-time work experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic diagnostic, maintenance and repair functions on large and complex vehicles, machinery and/or similar equipment.
Substitution
Three (3) years of verifiable journey level full-time work experience as described above may be substituted for the completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade.
Other Requirements
- MustpossessandmaintainavalidCaliforniadriver'slicenseandhaveasatisfactorydrivingrecord
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment and bi-annual physical examination meeting the Class B licensing requirements established by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- MustbeabletoobtainClass Two (2)DMUengineer certificationwithintheinitial probationaryperiod
- MustretainDMUengineercertification
- MustpossessacurrentForkliftOperatorCertificationorobtainonewithintheprobationaryperiod
- Mustbewillingtoworkoff-hoursshifts,holidaysandweekends
- Mustbeavailableforon-callresponsibilityforvehiclemaintenancerelatedproblems
- Mustmeetvisionandcolorrecognitionrequirementsforsignalidentificationandrepair
- Demonstrates clear, effective oral, written and verbal communication skills in English in order to communicate through radio systems and write in daily logs
- Must be able to climb ladders to perform railcar maintenance work
Knowledge of:
- Transitvehicleelectricalandmechanicalsystems/components,troubleshootingandrepair
- Schematics,drawings,andmanualsofDMUvehicles
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in servicing, diagnosis, maintenance, overhaul and repair of DMU vehicles and equipment
- Principlesofdiagnosisandrepairofpassengerrailvehicles
- Mechanicalsystemsinvolvingdieselengines,electricalandpneumaticsystems
- Safeworkingpractices,includingtechniquesforsafelyliftingandmovingheavyobjects
- Vehicleandequipmentparts,accessories,partsassemblies,andterminology
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety regulations, including hazardous material handling and storage, and disposal, effective working knowledge of railway operations, terminal operations
Skill/Ability in:
- Interpretingandapplyingoralandwritteninstructionsinaconsistentmanner
- Theuseof hand tools related torailvehiclemaintenance,suchas pneumatic,electricalandhydraulic, andmeasuringinstruments
- Computerusageincludingthewordprocessingsoftware
- Readingandunderstandingmanufacturerblueprintsandschematics
- Utilizingamaintenancemanagementsystem;troubleshootingmechanicalconditions
- Performing train servicing functions including washing, fueling, sanding, and cleaning
- Dealing with individuals from various socio-economic groups, including the disabled in a tactful, calm, and confident manner