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Tool Room Attendant

Bay Area Rapid Transit
$74,114.98 - $96,882.45 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
United States, California, Oakland
Aug 20, 2025
Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary DEFINITION Under general supervision, picks up, expedites, delivers and provides for the proper storage and disposition of materials, including hazardous materials and parts required for various maintenance activities; issues tools and repair parts for a specified shop; keeps inventory records; researches for vendors and tracks purchase orders, and performs related duties as assigned. REPORTS TO This position reports to the Manager of Automotive and Equipment Maintenance. Current Assignment This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next 12 months. The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious Tool Room Attendant to support the District's mission of delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality transit service across the Bay Area. This is a critical support role within the Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) Department, helping ensure that front-line maintenance teams have timely access to the tools, parts, and equipment they need to keep BART's fleet, facilities, and infrastructure running smoothly. As BART continues to modernize its system through major capital improvement projects-including fleet upgrades, station modernization, and infrastructure reinvestment-Tool Room Attendants play a vital role in enabling efficient maintenance operations and minimizing equipment downtime. This position supports the operational readiness of maintenance crews by issuing, tracking, and inspecting a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, specialized diagnostic equipment, and safety gear. It also involves performing routine inventory checks, managing tool calibration schedules, and coordinating with vendors and internal departments to maintain stock levels and meet compliance standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to inventory management. Familiarity with automated inventory systems, warehouse operations, and safety protocols is essential. The role requires close collaboration with maintenance technicians, engineers, and procurement teams, as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment. The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process: Inventory Control and Asset Management Tool and Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Safety Practices and Procedures in Industrial Environments Computerized Inventory and Work Order Systems Organization and Attention to Detail Communication and Customer Service within Operational Teams Pay Rate Step 1: $35.63 - Step 5: $46.58 ALL External candidates will start at Step 1 Selection Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, All SEIU members must follow the "Bid Form Process", failure to comply will invalidate an employee's application. The selection process will include a screening for minimum qualifications as listed in this posting and may additionally involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first. Application Process This is a SEIU Local 1021 Bargaining unit position. However, all full-time SEIU District employees must follow the "Bid Form" process and deposit their bids in the bid box. Failure to comply may invalidate the employee's bid. As actual vacancies occur, District employees on the internal eligibility list will be considered before outside candidates. External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. The Employment Office will screen Bid form applications and resumes against the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. The selection process may involve a skills/performance test, written exam, and/or a panel interview. Outside applicants will not be considered until all employees who have applied have been considered first. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Examples of Duties Researches vendor manuals, specifications, material standards and related documents to locate and evaluate materials availability and characteristics. Tracks in-state and out-of-state purchase orders along with pricing and vendor part availability, which involves monthly reconciliation to accounting records. Reads and interprets diagrams, specifications and schematics. Locates availability of material and vendor and picks up and delivers a variety of automotive and equipment parts and materials in support of shop maintenance and repair activities. Inspects items received against packing lists and acknowledges receipt of parts and materials received; assists in maintaining the automotive tools and parts inventory. Evaluates user needs and requirements for tool, parts and equipment; assists in controlling and issuing maintenance parts and materials upon receipt of proper requisition. Delivers items to predetermined destinations and obtains receipts and proper signatures for items delivered. Loads, unloads and moves materials and parts using hand trucks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. Picks up and delivers parts for repair to repair shops; maintains logs of tools and equipment loaned to shop and field maintenance personnel. Maintains basic computerized records relating to supplies, parts, materials, bulk fuel and equipment. Maintains current inventory records and identifies materials for various projects and maintenance records. Identifies inventory levels, specifies minimums and reorder point. Recommends adjustment of inventory levels and/or addition of parts and supplies to stock. Inspects tools and equipment and may perform minor repair, if required. Maintains log of automotive parts and price information. Maintains records of hazardous material inventory, alarm systems check of containers and pickup of material. Provides liquid propane servicing (portable tank refilling). Keeps stock area clear and in an orderly condition. As provided by the District, maintains awareness of new developments and/or regulations for handling of hazardous materials. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent. Experience: One (1) year (full-time equivalent) experience in inventory control and record keeping of automotive and equipment, tools, parts and related equipment Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to operate a 5,000-lb. forklift. Must be physically able to stand, walk, bend, stoop twist, lift, carry and move parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and maneuver heavier weighing items with the proper material handling equipment. Must be able to understand, read, and communicate in English. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of: Methods and practices used in storing and issuing parts and tools. Principles of and the use of equipment related to material handling. Vendor manuals, specifications, material standards,andrelateddocumentsto locateandevaluate materials availability and characteristics. Basic tracking of purchase order status. Diagrams,specificationsandschematics. Safetyproceduresforliftingandmovingheavyobjects. Basic mathematical calculations. Basicinventorycontrolandinventoryrecordkeepingprinciplesandpractices. Inventory computer software. Californiatrafficlawsandregulations. Approved methods and techniques for handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Skill in: Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions. Reviewingautomotiveandequipment,partsandmaterialspickedup,deliveredandissuedfor conformance to packing lists and logs. Maintainingorganizedandaccuraterecordsandfiles. Making accurate mathematical calculations. Completingformsaccuratelyandcompletely. Establishingandmaintainingeffectiveworkingrelationshipswiththosecontactedinthecourseof the work. Using a computerized inventory control record keeping system. Reading and interpreting diagrams, specifications, and schematics. Reading and interpreting street maps. Drivingamotorvehicleskillfullyand safely. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials. Equal Employment OpportunityGroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov. Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.