Machinist at Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Oakland, CA 94612
About the Job
Machinist
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
Salary: $101,940.80 Annually
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 24-00024
Location: Oakland, CA
Department: Cent Maint Management
Closing: 6/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
AC Transit is currently recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Machinist. Under general supervision, this position sets-up lathes and operates a variety of specialized metal working machines in order to repair, reconstruct and fabricate bus and/or automotive parts, tools, and related equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan.
Representative Functions
- Set up and operate lathes and related metal working machinery.
- Repair, reconstruct and fabricate bus and/or automotive parts, tools, and related equipment.
- Safely use hand tools such as drills, die-grinders, and related tools used in the repair and fabrication of bus and or/automotive parts, tools, and related items.
- Set tolerances to as small as .0005 inch using a variety of precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
- Develop specifications and/or shop drawings based on information obtained from mechanics, end users, personal observation, and research.
- Operate hoists and similar equipment in order to move heavy and/or awkward items.
- Maintain power equipment and hand tools in proper working order, including cleaning, lubricating, and sharpening.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program.
Experience: One (1) year of journey-level machinist experience. Experience in the fabrication of automotive components is highly desirable.
Skill In: Set-up and operation of lathes, milling machines, and related metal working equipment; use of precision
measuring devices including micrometers and calipers.
Special Requirements: Must possess a complete set of mechanics hand tools and instruments.
Additional Information
Skill In: Set-up and operation of lathes, milling machines, and related metal working equipment; use of precision measuring devices including micrometers and calipers.
Ability To: Operate a variety of lathes, milling machines, and related metal working machines; conceptualize and fabricate metal items; read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and other specification sources.
THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY ATU
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths.
As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved.
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status.
We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:
- Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
- Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
- Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical premium reimbursement for eligible retirees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
- AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs
- Free AC Transit Bus Pass
- Federal Credit Union
- Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
- Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
- Five (5) bereavement days
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
- Wellness Program
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.
The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/actransit/jobs/4415452/machinist
AC Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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