Equipment Operator D

THIS JOB OPENING IS BEING USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION AT VARIOUS SHIFTS, LOCATIONS AND ASSIGNED DAYS OFF.

ORDER OF PREFERENCE: The selection for Maintenance and Construction is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction District, System- Wide (L689), Authority-Wide and external candidates, respectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED

Experience

12 months after an employee achieves a particular grade level (i.e., Grades D, C, B, A, and AA), he/she shall advance to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed the required written or practical test(s), acquired the required certifications and has met the other requirements, including acceptable fitness for duty, work record and job performance requirements.

• Level D
  • Must have two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Operator or related role
• Level C
  • Must have three (3) years of experience as an Equipment Operator or related role
• Level B
  • Must have four (4) years of experience as an Equipment Operator or related role
• Level A
  • Must have five (5) years of experience as an Equipment Operator or related role
• Level AA
  • Must have six (6) years of experience as an Equipment Operator or related role

Certification/Licensure

• Level A/AA:
  • Valid Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements from jurisdiction of residence allowing the operation of vehicles over 26,001 gross vehicle weight 90 days of appointment or completion of applicable training period.
• • Required to obtain and maintain a minimum Level II Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) certificate within two weeks of hire.
• Level B/C/D
• Valid Driver¿s License from jurisdiction of residence.
• Required to have and maintain a safe driving record with no more than 4 points accumulated over the past 3 years.

Preferred

Education

• Vocational or technical training: Satisfactory completion of a training program in track maintenance, heavy equipment operation, or a related field.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

The Equipment Operator is assigned elementary to complex track and structure maintenance and repair work utilizing on and off-track heavy equipment in subways, on aerials and on ballasted track sections. Employees are expected to gain familiarity with and develop skills for track and structures repair utilizing on and off-track heavy equipment. Routine assignments are performed independently. All important aspects of the work are subject to detailed and specific procedures which the employee follows closely. Job Levels: At each successive grade level of this job (i.e., Grades D, C, B, A and AA), the incumbent is expected to demonstrate increased, distinguishing levels of proficiency and efficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities when performing the assigned duties and essential functions described in this job description.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs preventive, scheduled, unscheduled or corrective maintenance in subways, on aerials, and on ballasted track sections by, loading, unloading, removing, repairing, installing using on and off-track heavy equipment to ensure rail infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair.
• Performs repairs of the infrastructure that requires the employee to work on the ground in the capacity of Track repairer, laborer and assists other classifications as needed to ensure rail infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair.
• Completes required documentation for equipment defects to report the repair and maintenance of Pettibone and Swingmaster speedswings, tie handlers, tie inserters, tamping machines, prime movers, locomotives, 20-ton crane, rail grinder and other on and off track heavy equipment and prepares requisitions for parts from supply storerooms, to ensure equipment is safe for use and fully operational.
• Sets up and works from specialized equipment as required in assigned work to ensure rail infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair.
• Attends on the job and formal training classes, to prepare to perform necessary maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Assists individuals in higher job levels in their assignments and/or provide job specific training to lower job levels to gain in field knowledge of various maintenance activities and/or provide opportunities for lower-level jobs to gain field knowledge.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs on track equipment as required to ensure equipment is safe for use and fully operational.
• Responds to and provides assistance in snow emergencies and emergencies which require repairs to track, or structures involved in incidents, accidents or derailments, to ensure revenue service is restored safely and efficiently.
• Operates Authority non-revenue vehicles between work locations, in order to move materials and coworkers to and from job locations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• N/A

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.
This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.