TRANSIT EQUIPMENT SERVICE WORKER

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• The City shall match employee deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period
• Part-time employees are not eligible for CalPERS Retirement Benefits