Class Title:
Transit Equipment Service Worker
Class Code:
1335
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides basic maintenance duties in support of transit operations including cleaning and performing basic maintenance services on City of Commerce's public transit vehicles.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Transit Equipment Service Worker is the entry level in the transit series. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of routine cleaning, inspection and light maintenance duties for transit vehicles, bus shelters, and repair and servicing facilities. As experience is gained, incumbents may learn to perform more responsible mechanical maintenance duties. This classification is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Lead Transit Equipment Worker in that the latter is the lead level, responsible for scheduling, training and oversight of Transit Service Workers. This classification is distinguished from the classification of Fleet Mechanic in that the latter classification performs the full scope of transit vehicle maintenance, diagnostic and repair duties.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Cleans, washes and performs basic maintenance services on public transit vehicles and facilities.
Performs daily vehicle inspection prior to beginning service; cleans interior and exterior of vehicles; checks vehicle fluids and tires; adds fuel and fluids as needed.
Delivers replacements for out of service vehicles, and retrieves out of service vehicles.
Reports any operational problems to the supervisor in a timely manner; identifies and reports vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.
Maintains shop, yard, and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
May learn to perform routine maintenance services such as lubrication, oil changes, and tire changes; may assist and learn to perform more complex equipment maintenance and repair duties.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
AND
One (1) year of general maintenance experience.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and safe driving record.
Must obtain a Class B license with passenger endorsement within one (1) year.
Special Requirements:
Must pass a background check.
May be required to work overtime, and evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet departmental standards.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE OF
City policies and procedures, and safety rules and regulations.
Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in basic vehicle maintenance.
REQUIRED SKILL IN
Following verbal and written instructions and procedures closely.
Learning to perform basic cleaning and maintenance duties.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Communicating and following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is regularly required to bend and twist at the neck and waist, reach with hands and arms, kneel, stoop, climb and crouch. Occasional overhead reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds unaided is required. Specific visual abilities required for this job include normal color vision, close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a repair and maintenance facility; regular exposure to noise, dust, grease, cleaning chemicals and vehicle fluids. May work with or near safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.
CITY OF COMMERCE
TRANSIT EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER
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