Utility Worker

Overview

Cleans, fuels, and checks fluid levels of diesel buses under direct supervision. Must have a commercial license to move busses from stagging area to garage.

Responsibilities

• Washes exterior of vehicles using power washer and brushes; sweeps and removes trash from vehicles
• Drives, maneuvers, and parks vehicles
• Fuels buses, replenishes fluids, and logs and records all fluids used
• Downloads drive cameras; probes fare boxes
• Performs light maintenance to shop areas, fueling stations, and related facilities
• Reports any maintenance issues to Supervisor

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a minimum of one year of driving experience and a good driving record
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License with a Passenger endorsement within 30 days of hire

 

Experience:

• 1 year or more of janitorial or auto detailing experience preferred

 

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to read and follow written and spoken instructions
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abide by Material Safety Data Sheets and all other safety training materials provided
• Ability to learn shop processes including fueling vehicles and cleaning vehicles
• Ability to mix and use a variety of cleaning products
• Ability to use a variety of equipment such as buffers, scrubbing machines, and other heavy cleaning equipment
• Strong attention to details

Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings

 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to drug testing, physical examination, and a criminal background check

Physical Demands: 

• Less than 10% of work is accomplished in doors and in air condiitoned or well ventilated facilities
• Greater than 90% of work is accomplished in an open garage facility.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• May be asked to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, you have access to safety protective gear.

 

About Transdev:Based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers every day the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. www.transdevna.com. To view Transdevs Purpose and how we make a difference follow this link: https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

 

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm

 

Drug free workplace

 

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.