Composite Vehicle Maintainer

Current Assignment:
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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
• 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)
• Must be able to obtain Class Two (2) DMU engineer certification within the initial probationary period
• Must retain DMU engineer certification
• Must possess a current Forklift Operator Certification or obtain one within the probationary period
• Must be willing to work off-hours shifts, holidays and weekends
• Must be available for on-call responsibility for vehicle maintenance related problems
• Must meet vision and color recognition requirements for signal identification and repair
• 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