Solid Waste Equipment Operator JR100003

This position is only open to VTA employees who are represented by the local Amalgamated Transit Union, 265

About Bus Maintenance

VTA buses are maintained at three bus operating divisions - Chaboya, North, and Cerone. The Cerone Overhaul and Repair department provides heavy repair, component rebuild, an electronics shop, upholstery and additional maintenance services. Bus Maintenance includes timely and reliable maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and transit bus and service equipment servicing.

After a bus returns from revenue service at the end of each day, Maintenance pulls the cash vault, analyzes the driver defect card, fuels the bus, cleans the interior and exterior, cleans and/or replaces seats and windows, and removes and repairs any vandalism or graffiti. Regular preventive maintenance is performed at prescheduled cycles every 2,000, 6,000, 12,000, and 24,000 miles, as well as in preparation for winter and summer driving conditions, to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, safety and reliability.

The Overhaul and Repair department provides paint and body repair, upholstery, farebox repair, electronics repair, component overhaul, and the heavy repair/rebuild of engines, transmissions, and other components. The Road Call Maintenance unit is part of Running Repair/Corrective Maintenance and performs diagnostic and minor field repairs to VTA buses in revenue service.

Definition

Under general supervision, the Upholstery Foreperson provides immediate supervision and coordination of the bus division's upholstery shop and performs skilled upholstery repair on VTA revenue service and support vehicles.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class is distinguished from the higher class of Transit Maintenance Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory and administrative responsibility on an assigned shift. The lower class of Upholsterer performs skilled upholstery work and provides lead supervision as assigned.

Classification Bargaining Unit: ATU

Essential Job Functions

Job Responsibilites:

• Assists the supervisor by providing immediate supervision, safety guidance and instruction, technical guidance and instruction to Upholsterers;
• Distributes work assignments and follows-up to ensure timely and proper completion in accordance with established standards and procedures;
• Reports work progress and problems which may impair progress;
• Monitors and reports on upholstery work progress from the various maintenance divisions;
• Ensures proper completion, utilization, and maintenance of work orders, activity logs, and other records;
• Performs quality assurance audits;
• Ensures compliance with parts requesting and control procedures and ensures that old and unused parts are returned to the parts room or disposed of properly;
• Ensures adherence to procedures, standards, safe work practices, and the tool control program;
• Monitors the condition of fixed assets and recommends repairs when needed;
• Performs skilled upholstery work;
• Operates a computer terminal for related data input and retrieval;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs;
• Assesses employee compliance with VTA regulations and work standards;
• Reports employee attendance and other irregularities to management;
• Participates in disciplinary proceedings on behalf of management;
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in upholstery work related to seat cover, backrest, and seat assembly repair. Demonstrated or potential ability to perform lead supervision over a maintenance work force.

Possession of a valid California Class B license with Passenger (P) endorsement.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Of

• Methods of constructing seat covers, backrests, and seat assemblies;
• Materials commonly used in the construction and repair of seat covers, backrests, and seat assemblies;
• Rebuilding electric, pneumatic/hydraulic seat assemblies;
• Methods used in the reconstruction of springs, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical assemblies;
• Principles of customer service including the customer and supplier relationship;
• Power sewing machine and other related equipment and hand tools common to the trade;
• Safety procedures associated with the use of tools and personal safety equipment;
• General shop safety procedures;
• Hazardous materials routine storage, handling, disposal, and safety practices.

Ability To

• Meet established deadlines;
• Give oral and written instruction;
• Coordinate the work of a shift maintenance work force, direct upholstering development of patterns, operate a power sewing machine, related equipment repair, and safety programs;
• Use tools common to trade efficiently and safely;
• Inspect the work quality and determine where production process fails to meet quality standards;
• Review upholstery production information and meet production requirements;
• Keep accurate records;
• Perform all tasks normally assigned to an Upholsterer;
• Operate a power sewing machine, develop patterns, adapt foam configurations, and use hand tools common to trade;
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industries as it relates to bus and light rail maintenance;
• Effectively read, understand, and use technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals;
• Demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and personal safety equipment used during the course of business;
• Repair buses and support vehicles in the manner consistent with the accepted methods in the upholstery industry;
• Prepare written reports, document defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders or designated computer programs;
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.

Evaluate employees' adherence to VTA rules and regulations and report irregularities to management.

CHANGE OF CLASS (COC) PROCESS

Please note: Positions are filled based on operational needs. If there are not any vacancies, we will not process any applications for that position.

General Instructions for COC Application

Please read this entire job announcement before applying for the position. Print and keep a copy of this announcement so that you can refer to it. Questions not answered within this job announcement may be sent to Sign in to view email.

You will receive an immediate email confirming receipt of your submitted application. If you do not receive this email, contact NEOGOV's Applicant Assistance Line at (855) 524-5627 between 8:00AM to 5:00PM (PST) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Only on-line applications will be accepted for this recruitment (paper applications or resumes will not be accepted). Job Interest Notification Cards, or copies of previous, partial, or un-submitted applications, are not an acceptable substitute to a completed application.

ALL APPLICATION AND TESTING NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL. Applicants should select e-mail & text messaging as the preferred method of notification.

• Candidates must maintain an up-to-date, valid and reliable e-mail address.
• Candidates are also responsible for maintaining up-to-date phone numbers and addresses on their on-line account.
• All related current and past work experience (including VTA experience) must be listed and fully described in the Work Experience section of the application ("See Resume" is not acceptable).

COC Applications cannot be reopened after the set closing time. Employees found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process.

TESTING AND RESCHEDULING

Test date notifications will be sent via email. Employees are expected to make appropriate accommodations to attend scheduled test sessions i.e. completing a Blue Form from Timekeeper, and requesting to reschedule 3 days before the test date.

Personnel Policy & Procedure 4.7.3 Candidates May Request To Take a Late Test For The Following Reasons Only. The Basis For The Request Shall Be Substantiated, And Must Be Received By Recruitment Staff As Follows

• Requests based on religious holiday or belief shall include a letter from the candidate's religious leader and must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the examination session date.
• Requests based on jury duty shall include the jury duty document and must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the examination session date.
• Requests based on a candidate's illness shall include a doctor's certification and must be received no later than two (2) business days after the scheduled examination session date.
• Requests based on VTA business necessity shall include a request from the candidate's department head and must be received no later than two (2) business days after the examination session date.
• Requests based on the death of an immediate family member shall include proof of the death and must be received no later than three (3) business days after the date of the examination session date.
• Requests based on military commitment shall include a letter from the candidates commanding officer, or designee, and must be received no later than three (3) business days after the examination session date.
• Requests based on reasons other than the above (including having made a substantial financial commitment to a vacation) shall not be approved.
• Candidates' requests to take a late test will be reviewed by the Human Resource Analyst for compliance with the criteria listed above. The selection process shall not be stayed for candidates who are taking a late test.

Candidates who do not pass the examination may reapply forty-five (45) calendar days after the initial written examination. If the candidate does not pass the second time, the candidate may reapply ninety (90) calendar days after the second examination. If the candidate does not pass the third time, the candidate may not reapply until a new recruitment is opened. The waiting period for all performance testing is six (6) months.

For more information, please review page 13 of the ATU Contract

For Application Assistance, Contact Your HR Division Partner

Cerone/ Zanker: [email protected]

Chaboya: [email protected]

Guadalupe: [email protected]

North: [email protected]

River Oaks: [email protected]

VTA offers a generous benefit package including: a defined benefit pension plan, vision care, a choice of health plans, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, life insurance, transit passes, and liberal holiday, vacation, and sick leave. A credit union and deferred compensation plan are also available to employees at their option. Detailed information on VTA's benefits may be found here: https://www.vta.org/about/careers/benefits

ATU employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 contribute one-half of the "normal cost" toward the required employee contribution to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority-Amalgamated Transit Union (SCVTA-ATU), Local 265 Pension Plan effective 01/01/16 (1/8/16 pay date).

Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee's bi-weekly salary.

As a condition of employment, each employee in this class must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of ATU union membership dues.

I acknowledge that I have accurately entered my Work Experience and Education on the employment application and I am aware these are required fields. If they are not completed, the application is considered incomplete and I will be disqualified as an applicant for the position. Candidates found to have exaggerated/falsified their qualifications, experience, training, and/or education may be disqualified at any point in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

What is your Employee Badge #?

Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

How many years of experience do you have in upholstery work related to seat cover, backrest, and seat assembly repair?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or more years

Please describe in detail your experience with upholstery work related to seat cover, backrest, and seat assembly repair.

Please describe an experience in which you have demonstrated the potential ability to perform lead supervision?

Do you possess a California driver's license, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Do you have the ability to qualify for and maintain an Class B license with Passenger (P) endorsement?

• Yes
• No

Are you available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question