{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"88499405be9e15a17432ef13","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88499405be9e15a17432ef13","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/88499405be9e15a17432ef13","title":"Track Maintainer","description":"Description\nUnder minimal supervision, Track Maintainers perform a variety of skilled and unskilled maintenance duties relating to track maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement. This position performs responsible work requiring skill, judgment and experience in maintenance tasks and use of tools.\n\nEnsure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.\n\nServe as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.\nEssential Functions\n1. Inspect track and special work, check and adjust track switches assist other maintenance personnel as required. Inspect and maintain track crossings.\n\n2. Load and unload materials obtain necessary tools and equipment clean up and remove debris.\n\n3. Remove and install ties, rails, turnouts, and track fastenings.\n\n4. Replace and tighten bolts clean and lubricate track, fastenings and switches clean and maintain track drains.\n\n5. Assist in track surfacing, alignment and gauging operations.\n\n6. Assist in rerailing operations and other emergency situations.\n\n7. Assist in the development and update of a maintenance reporting system. Maintain maintenance records and logs required by TriMet rules and procedures.\n\n8. Assist in spare parts inventory and control.\n\n9. Operate various high-rail and rail vehicles used in track maintenance.\nPosition Requirements\nA minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.\n\nTwo (2) years of experience as a skilled track maintainer on a light rail, streetcar or heavy rail system are required.\n\nOr\n\nSuccessful completion of the Track Maintainer Trainee program is required.\n\nPossession of, or the ability to acquire, a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or Washington State equivalent is required.\nSelection Criteria\n1. Ability to interpret and use plans, drawings, blueprints and schematics.\n\n2. Knowledge of rail and associated hardware, manuals, procedures, parts catalogs and other pertinent documentation, familiar with the special requirement of a signalized, electrified rail system.\n\n3. Knowledge of electrified railway track circuits.\n\n4. Ability to understand and comply with the District's Safety Rules, Operations Procedures, Rules and Regulations.\n\n5. Demonstrated mechanical skill and ability to properly use hand and power tools.\n\n6. Ability to operate the District's radio and telephone communication system in compliance with regulations and procedures.\n\n7. Ability to pass the District's certification program for Track Equipment Operator.\n\n8. Demonstrated ability to maintain a satisfactory performance record related to reliability, dependability and attendance.\n\n9. Ability to work alone or as a member of a larger maintenance group as required.\n\n10. Ability to pass physical examination required for this job, including drug screen.\n\n11. Ability to achieve a passing score on required aptitude and basic skills examinations.\n\nType of Position/Grade/FLSA\nUnion, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time. Minimum starting wage $42.17 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.\n\nSelection Process\nCandidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:\n1. Application Review/Work Record Review\n2. Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) 962- 3477 or (503) 503-962-7440.\n3. Verification of High School diploma or GED\n4. Supplemental Tests\n5. Panel Interview\n6. Criminal Background Check / Reference Check\n7. Drug Screening\n8. Medical Examination\n\nSupplemental Information\nMake sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.\n\nInternal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\n\nIf you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.\n\nIf you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.\n\nTriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.\n\nADA Statement\nAs applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.\n\nIf a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.\n\nHiring Bonus\na. For eligible employees hired into eligible non-trainee positions after the date that this MOA is fully executed:\ni. $500.00 to be paid with the first paycheck after hire in an eligible position.\nii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 6 month anniversary of hire in an eligible position.\niii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 1 year anniversary of hire in an eligible position.\nb. For eligible employees hired into eligible non-trainee positions who were employed with TriMet as of the date that this MOA is fully executed:\ni. $500.00 to be paid with the first paycheck that occurs 20 or more days after this MOA is fully executed.\nii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 6 month anniversary of the date that this MOA was fully executed.\niii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 1 year anniversary of the date that this MOA was fully executed.\n\nFull-Time and Mini-Run Operator (MRO)\nUnion Employee Benefits\n\nMedical Plan Options\nRegence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nRegence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nRegence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nKaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.\nAll medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.\n\nDental Plan Options\nDelta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.\nKaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.\nCoverage Effective Date\nFull-time Employees - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.\nMini-run Operators - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.\n\nMedical and Dental Rates\n\nEffective January 1, 2024\n\nRegence Union 90/10 PPO\nEmployee: $ 166.98\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 350.64\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 292.18\nEmployee & Family: $ 467.56\n\nRegence Union 80/20 PPO\nEmployee: $ 45.06\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 94.64\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 78.86\nEmployee & Family: $ 126.18\n\nRegence Union HSA\nEmployee: $ 0.00\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 0.00\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 0.00\nEmployee & Family: $ 0.00\n\nRegence Union HSA Employer Contribution\nEmployee: $ 69.52\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 145.94\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 121.66\nEmployee & Family: $ 194.60\n\nKaiser Permanente EPO\nEmployee: $ 47.20\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 94.42\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 84.98\nEmployee & Family: $ 141.62\n\nDelta Dental of Oregon\nEmployee: $ 3.24\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 6.12\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 5.94\nEmployee & Family: $ 8.90\n\nKaiser Dental\nEmployee: $ 2.74\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 5.02\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 6.16\nEmployee & Family: $ 9.24\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nTriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.\n\nWellness Program\nTriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nHealth Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.\nDependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.\nLimited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.\nDisability Insurance\nLong-term Disability/Permanent Disability\nRefer to the Working & Wage Agreement for information on permanent disability.\n\nLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance\nBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by TriMet.\nUnion Mini-run Operators\nBenefit Amount: $18,250\nAll Other Union Employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nBenefit Amount: $25,000\n\nVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.\nEmployees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:\nHospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.\nCritical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.\nAccident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.\n\nPension\nDefined Contribution Plan 401(a)\nTriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 8 percent of an employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.\n\nDeferred Compensation Plan 457(b)\nA Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees), allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.\n\nPaid Leave\nRefer to the Working & Wage Agreement for complete information on sick, vacation, holiday, and personal days.\n\nFree Transit Pass\nAll full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period.\n\nMini-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period.\n\nChild dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.\n\nTEI Membership\nTriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.\n\nPlease note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, TriMet spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.\n\nNOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. 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This position performs responsible work requiring skill, judgment and experience in maintenance tasks and use of tools.\n\nEnsure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.\n\nServe as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.\nEssential Functions\n1. Inspect track and special work, check and adjust track switches assist other maintenance personnel as required. Inspect and maintain track crossings.\n\n2. Load and unload materials obtain necessary tools and equipment clean up and remove debris.\n\n3. Remove and install ties, rails, turnouts, and track fastenings.\n\n4. Replace and tighten bolts clean and lubricate track, fastenings and switches clean and maintain track drains.\n\n5. Assist in track surfacing, alignment and gauging operations.\n\n6. Assist in rerailing operations and other emergency situations.\n\n7. Assist in the development and update of a maintenance reporting system. Maintain maintenance records and logs required by TriMet rules and procedures.\n\n8. Assist in spare parts inventory and control.\n\n9. Operate various high-rail and rail vehicles used in track maintenance.\nPosition Requirements\nA minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.\n\nTwo (2) years of experience as a skilled track maintainer on a light rail, streetcar or heavy rail system are required.\n\nOr\n\nSuccessful completion of the Track Maintainer Trainee program is required.\n\nPossession of, or the ability to acquire, a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement or Washington State equivalent is required.\nSelection Criteria\n1. Ability to interpret and use plans, drawings, blueprints and schematics.\n\n2. Knowledge of rail and associated hardware, manuals, procedures, parts catalogs and other pertinent documentation, familiar with the special requirement of a signalized, electrified rail system.\n\n3. Knowledge of electrified railway track circuits.\n\n4. Ability to understand and comply with the District's Safety Rules, Operations Procedures, Rules and Regulations.\n\n5. Demonstrated mechanical skill and ability to properly use hand and power tools.\n\n6. Ability to operate the District's radio and telephone communication system in compliance with regulations and procedures.\n\n7. Ability to pass the District's certification program for Track Equipment Operator.\n\n8. Demonstrated ability to maintain a satisfactory performance record related to reliability, dependability and attendance.\n\n9. Ability to work alone or as a member of a larger maintenance group as required.\n\n10. Ability to pass physical examination required for this job, including drug screen.\n\n11. Ability to achieve a passing score on required aptitude and basic skills examinations.\n\nType of Position/Grade/FLSA\nUnion, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time. Minimum starting wage $42.17 per hour. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.\n\nSelection Process\nCandidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:\n1. Application Review/Work Record Review\n2. Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) 962- 3477 or (503) 503-962-7440.\n3. Verification of High School diploma or GED\n4. Supplemental Tests\n5. Panel Interview\n6. Criminal Background Check / Reference Check\n7. Drug Screening\n8. Medical Examination\n\nSupplemental Information\nMake sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.\n\nInternal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\n\nIf you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.\n\nIf you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.\n\nTriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.\n\nADA Statement\nAs applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.\n\nIf a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.\n\nHiring Bonus\na. For eligible employees hired into eligible non-trainee positions after the date that this MOA is fully executed:\ni. $500.00 to be paid with the first paycheck after hire in an eligible position.\nii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 6 month anniversary of hire in an eligible position.\niii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 1 year anniversary of hire in an eligible position.\nb. For eligible employees hired into eligible non-trainee positions who were employed with TriMet as of the date that this MOA is fully executed:\ni. $500.00 to be paid with the first paycheck that occurs 20 or more days after this MOA is fully executed.\nii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 6 month anniversary of the date that this MOA was fully executed.\niii. $1,000.00 to be paid with the eligible employee’s first paycheck following the 1 year anniversary of the date that this MOA was fully executed.\n\nFull-Time and Mini-Run Operator (MRO)\nUnion Employee Benefits\n\nMedical Plan Options\nRegence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nRegence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nRegence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,600 Individual/$3,200 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.\nKaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.\nAll medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.\n\nDental Plan Options\nDelta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.\nKaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.\nCoverage Effective Date\nFull-time Employees - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.\nMini-run Operators - Medical, vision, prescription, and dental benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.\n\nMedical and Dental Rates\n\nEffective January 1, 2024\n\nRegence Union 90/10 PPO\nEmployee: $ 166.98\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 350.64\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 292.18\nEmployee & Family: $ 467.56\n\nRegence Union 80/20 PPO\nEmployee: $ 45.06\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 94.64\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 78.86\nEmployee & Family: $ 126.18\n\nRegence Union HSA\nEmployee: $ 0.00\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 0.00\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 0.00\nEmployee & Family: $ 0.00\n\nRegence Union HSA Employer Contribution\nEmployee: $ 69.52\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 145.94\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 121.66\nEmployee & Family: $ 194.60\n\nKaiser Permanente EPO\nEmployee: $ 47.20\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 94.42\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 84.98\nEmployee & Family: $ 141.62\n\nDelta Dental of Oregon\nEmployee: $ 3.24\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 6.12\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 5.94\nEmployee & Family: $ 8.90\n\nKaiser Dental\nEmployee: $ 2.74\nEmployee & Spouse: $ 5.02\nEmployee & Child(ren): $ 6.16\nEmployee & Family: $ 9.24\n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nTriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy. The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.\n\nWellness Program\nTriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nHealth Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.\nDependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.\nLimited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.\nDisability Insurance\nLong-term Disability/Permanent Disability\nRefer to the Working & Wage Agreement for information on permanent disability.\n\nLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance\nBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by TriMet.\nUnion Mini-run Operators\nBenefit Amount: $18,250\nAll Other Union Employees (working at least 20 hours/week)\nBenefit Amount: $25,000\n\nVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.\nEmployees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:\nHospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.\nCritical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.\nAccident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.\n\nPension\nDefined Contribution Plan 401(a)\nTriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 8 percent of an employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.\n\nDeferred Compensation Plan 457(b)\nA Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees), allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.\n\nPaid Leave\nRefer to the Working & Wage Agreement for complete information on sick, vacation, holiday, and personal days.\n\nFree Transit Pass\nAll full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period.\n\nMini-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period.\n\nChild dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.\n\nTEI Membership\nTriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.\n\nPlease note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, TriMet spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.\n\nNOTICE: The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. 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