Current Assignment:

The Central Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) will be responsible for supervising and dispatching Technicians to mainline revenue vehicle operating problems. They will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and assign work activities and projects to staff. In addition, they will provide highly responsible assistance to the Central Vehicle Trouble Desk Superintendent / Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent and perform other related duties as assigned. Furthermore, CMS will evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and administer corrective action as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have an illustrated history of the following experience, knowledge, and characteristics:

• Ability to quickly analyze problems, make decisions, and direct a workforce in a fast-paced Operations Control Center environment.
• Experience in mass transit railcar operations.
• Knowledge in railcar systems like automatic train control, propulsion, friction brake, doors, HVAC, pneumatic, trucks, and suspension.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and review transit vehicle maintenance procedures, documents, records, and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures.

 Selection Process
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 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 skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.
 
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Possession of associate degree in Electronic Technology from an accredited college or university, at least two (2) years of college, or completion of military training in electronics.
 
Experience
The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance of transit vehicles which must have included at least six months of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience or certification in supervision, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
 
Substitution
Additional experience in electronic or electrical transit vehicle systems repair may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. An A.S. degree is preferred.
 
Other Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Main Line Technician Certification, Wayside Certification, and a Radio Operator Certification upon completion of the probationary period.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES APPLY AT:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bartca/

For the full job description, please follow this link:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bartca/classspecs

Then, search for “Central Maintenance Supervisor.”

About Bay Area Rapid Transit

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is a heavy-rail public transit system that connects the San Francisco Peninsula with communities in the East Bay and South Bay. BART service currently extends as far as Millbrae, Richmond, Antioch, Dublin/Pleasanton, and Berryessa/North San José. BART operates in five counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara) with 131 miles of track and 50 stations.

Connections working at Bay Area Rapid Transit