THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED.

The purpose of this position is to perform engineering work in the design, maintenance, and construction of bus and rail system improvements, act as project engineer on engineering projects, and provide engineering support in systems and/or civil engineering. This is accomplished by reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and design products, and preparing standard plans and specifications for future projects.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares engineering designs by reviewing and preparing designs, drawings, and design specifications to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements, assisting in developing effective project plans, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving engineering problems encountered in projects, performing field verifications, and using engineering design tools.
• Prepares technical contract specifications and cost estimates by reviewing standard technical contract specifications, applying local, state, and federal construction codes and engineering standards, and assisting in developing programs and procedures for quality assurance and quality control, analyzing cost and quantity estimates for construction projects and using software tools.
• Provides engineering support to the District's operations and construction functions by coordinating with various governmental agencies, reviewing technical submittals from contractors, providing information and clarifications to contractors, attending construction meetings, conducting field inspections related to construction, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of a project, and providing technical support, troubleshooting, and problem-solving for existing facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience performing engineering related tasks.

Proof of required education beyond high school such as college transcripts, diplomas, licenses and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.

Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and copies of the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.

A completed employment application and proof of education, as outline above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates as applications are reviewed. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.

SacRT has a stand-alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.

SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

This position falls under the Operating Engineer Local Union no. 3 Group (OE3).

Representation: Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3

HEALTH & WELFARE

Health Benefits Eligibility: 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Medical Benefits: Choose from 8 HMO or 2 PPO CalPERS plans for you and your dependent(s). SacRT pays up to 90% of the monthly premium for most plans

Cash for Medical Program: $228.44 per pay period/$456.88 per month

Dental: HMO or PPO plan monthly premium at no cost to employee/dependent(s)

Vision: Employer paid monthly premium for employee/dependent(s) with an option to buy additional coverage

Life and AD&D Employer Paid: $100,000

Voluntary Supplemental Life:
Employee: $10,000 - $500,000
Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 - $100,000
Child(ren): $2,000 - $10,000

LEAVE PROVISIONS

Vacation: 1-3 years of service: 2 weeks
4-9 years of service: 3 weeks
10-14 years of service: 4 weeks
15-24 years of service: 5 weeks
25 years of service and over: 6 weeks

Sick Leave: 12 days per year

Holiday: 7 paid holidays; 5 floating holidays
(4 hours the day before or the 1st workday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's day)

RETIREMENT

457(b): Voluntary participation. No SacRT contribution.
(Eligible to enroll anytime)

SacRT Retirement Plan: 2.5% @ 67 years

No reciprocity provisions outside SacRT Plans. 5 year vesting for New hires.


OTHER

Healthcare (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $3,050

Dependent Care (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $5,000
($2,500 if married, filing a separate tax return)

Long Term Disability: 66.67% up to $3,333 per month

Tuition Reimbursement: *$1,750 per year, per employee, after 1st year of employment.

• Subject to funding availability.

Employee Assistance Program: 5 visits per year, per family member.

Transit Pass: No cost to employee and eligible dependent(s).

2023 Rates Effective: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023

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