Utility Person - Part-Time

JOB INFORMATION

Join the award winning transit system of TransIT Services of Frederick County! We are seeking an energetic and customer service focused individual to become a part of our growing team.

Proudly serving the Frederick community, TransIT provides essential transportation services to the County to connect people to employment, medical services, education, and more. TransIT offers public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance services throughout Frederick County, MD.

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-exempt; part-time; 20 hours per week; varied hours between 4:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; no-benefits; grant-funded

This position is responsible for cleaning TransIT Services fleet vehicles and other property and equipment, including passenger shelters and bus stops, and may be assigned additional fleet support duties as appropriate. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean, wash and wax fleet vehicles (interior and exterior) and assure that vehicles are kept clean per TransIT standards

• Maintain written report of vehicle washes and detailing

• Clean passenger shelters, remove trash and graffiti, and perform minor maintenance and upkeep

• Responsible for the operation, daily/weekly/quarterly maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of the bus wash system and facility

• Conduct periodic inventory of the bus supplies and onboard equipment, schedules, rider bulletins, internal and external commercial ads, etc.

• Maintain an accountability of all cleaning and petroleum byproduct supplies and requisitions

• Compile and prepare daily and periodic written reports (e.g. daily vehicle and bus wash system maintenance, wash system and vehicle supply, etc.)

• Perform non-mechanical vehicle maintenance, such as filling fluids, replacing headlamps, etc.

• Assist with vehicle pre-trip and driver pullout according to schedule; write-up defects and submit reports

• Assist with pulling fare boxes

• Assist with bus stop sign inventory, installation and maintenance

• With an appropriate commercial driver's license, duties may also include moving, transporting and test driving fleet vehicles

• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions 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.

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, install signs and notices, etc.

• Knowledge of potential safety hazards associated with basic automotive service, and ability to employ appropriate safety precautions

• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Related work experience

• Possession of a valid Maryland class B Commercial Driver's License with airbrake endorsement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, move or traverse, ascend or descend, reach, make repetitive motions and drive; frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, lift up to 20 pounds, lift between 20-50 pounds, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds; occasionally sit, crawl, lift over 50 pounds

• While in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, in temperatures above 100 degrees, in temperatures below 32 degrees, in dirty and dusty conditions, work in confined spaces, exposed to noise, near machinery, exposed to chemicals or fumes, required to wear protective equipment; frequently working outdoors, walking on uneven ground; occasionally have the potential to be exposed to infectious diseases; rarely work at heights

• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment to wash vehicles and perform minor maintenance functions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• The grant that funds this position will determine the duration of the position

• With a valid CDL-B as stated above and assignment of CDL-related duties, the following will apply:

• Must satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards; and

• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience

2. One or more interviews

3. A behind-the-wheel driving evaluation

4. A pre-employment physical examination and drug test

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.