Access Utility Worker

METRO; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Metro bus pass for employees and,

OPERS pension plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on

Uniforms provided after probation

Annual uniform voucher

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

METRO in Cincinnati is seeking an Access Utility Worker to support paratransit operations. You will fuel vehicles, prepare them for daily service, and perform janitorial duties to keep buses clean and ready for riders who depend on door-to-door transit.

Starting pay is $20.44/hour with yearly increases. The role offers a structured training path and opportunities for shift variety and benefits as part of a unionized workforce in a dynamic public transit environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years old.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with fueling and fluid servicing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles are completely fueled and fluids are topped off and ready for service.
• Maintain accurate fuel logs for each vehicle and fuel/fluid type.
• Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan.
• Maintain fuel island cleanliness and report spills.
• Keep work areas compliant with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties.
• Safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Customer service experience

Experience driving large vehicles

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Access Utility Worker

Help us keep Cincinnati accessible! As an Access Utility Worker at Metro, you do more than routine maintenance work— you perform mission-driven, people-focused service and play a vital role in ensuring our Access Paratransit vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready to serve our riders who depend on door-to-door transit services.

In this role, you will be responsible for all functions related to vehicle fueling, preparing vehicles for daily service, and completing general janitorial and housekeeping duties. This position plays a critical role in ensuring vehicles are safe, clean, properly fueled, and ready for service at various times throughout the day.

Access Utility Worker Compensation

Metro offers paid training for those who wish to become a Transit Technician but do not currently possess a commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement.

Access Utility Worker Starting Pay Rate: $20.44 / HR with yearly pay increases

Access Utility Worker Job Duties, Physical Demands, & Qualifications

Job Duties

• Ensure all vehicles are completely fueled and fluids are topped off and ready for service
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date fuel logs for each vehicle and fuel/fluid type
• Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan
• Maintain fuel island cleanliness; immediately contain and report any spills
• Maintain work areas in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties
• Safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Walk short distances (F)
• Sit for periods of time (O)
• Handling/Fingering when necessary to fuel the passenger coach (C)
• Reach Outward with arms or legs for fueling of passenger coach (C)
• Reach Above Shoulder when necessary for fueling the passenger coach (O)
• Squat or Kneel (O)
• Stand (F)

N (Not Applicable):Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours a day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hours a day)
C (Constantly):Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours a day)

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No more than 4 points on motor vehicle report
• Experience driving large vehicles preferred, but not required
• Experience with fueling and fluid servicing preferred, but not required
• Customer service experience preferred

Why Choose a Career at Metro?

Compensation

• Competitive starting hourly wage and paid training
• Additional $.50 / HR shift differential
• Overtime available across all shifts

Career Growth, Perks, and Benefits

• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift schedules available
• Union / seniority based
• Regular schedule picks provide variability in your job responsibilities
• Uniforms provided after probationary period ends + an annual uniform voucher
• Free Metro bus pass for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement Savings (OPERS) pension plan
• No longer have to pay into social security
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional flexible and health spending accounts
• Performance-based career advancement: Mechanic A and B

Equal Employment Opportunity

Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affine Assertive Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.