General Laborer

General Laborer

The General Laborer is responsible for performing non-technical maintenance and servicing on corporation vehicles, as well as general custodial duties on vehicles, in the shop, and around building grounds.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial tasks in designated work areas, including trash removal, sweeping, and mopping.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, and buffer/scrubbers.
• Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
• Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., for special events.
• Clean and disinfect items and areas using basic household chemicals (e.g., bleach, disinfectant spray, dish soap).
• Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate authorities; report maintenance needs; respond to emergency custodial requests.
• Perform snow removal and special work assignments or cleanups as directed.
• Operate and maneuver 40-ft and 60-ft buses through facilities.
• Inspect, test, and change tires to ensure conformance to standards.
• Provide nightly non-technical maintenance to buses and non-commercial vehicles, including fueling, topping off fluids, and detailing.
• Use high-pressure steam hoses and detergent solutions to clean bus engines and vehicle parts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Valid Driver's License Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently with work checked on a regular basis.
• Operational knowledge of mandated safety principles related to personal protective equipment, chemical hazards, lockout/tag out and general shop safety and cleanliness practices.
• Ability to interact with others, including groups, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
• Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard procedures and policies.
• Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively; and adapt to changes to changes in workload.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Physical Demands:

• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position due to the need for in-person collaboration, operational support, hands-on infrastructure management, and training and development activities. This role is designated as fully onsite and is not eligible for remote work.
• This position is regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Candidates selected for this role must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing, and any legally required post-offer physical testing as a condition of employment. Employees in DOT-regulated positions are also subject to federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment.
• Ability to move and position self to work in confined spaces, and to move throughout the workday, occasionally between departments and facilities.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to work on top of and beneath vehicles.
• Ability to use tools to perform non-technical maintenance work, including removing and installing small parts and components and regularly adjusting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment (Some tools will be provided).
• Ability to occasionally transport heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. through the facility and to the work area.
• Requires exposure to heavy machinery/equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, and dirt/dust.
• Ability to work night and weekend work shifts and overtime on a regular basis due to assignment shifts being picked bi-annually according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer