Bus Service Attendant II

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Galveston is seeking a maintenance worker with a valid Texas Class B CDL (with passenger endorsement) to support the City’s vehicle fleet and transit facilities.

The role involves assisting mechanics, performing basic vehicle care, and conducting road service calls to replace vehicles in need of service. The position requires high school diploma and safety awareness, with duties that include public interaction and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of basic automotive/motorized equipment maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanic staff and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Clean and refuel vehicles, check fluid levels.
• Perform general building and grounds cleaning for transit facilities.
• Operate rail trolleys as certified and provide road service support.
• Coordinate with the public and City staff, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

City policies

Vehicle maintenance

Safety procedures

PC skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides assistance to mechanic staff as needed.
• Cleans vehicles; refuels vehicles; checks fluid levels.
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning, to include all transit buildings, grounds, bus stops.
• Certified to operate rail trolleys and conducts road services calls on rail trolleys.
• Conducts road service calls to provide replacement vehicles for vehicles in need of servicing.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well‑being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge:

• City policies and procedures.
• Basic vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures.
• Safety procedures and practices.
• Personal computer and various software applications.

Skill in:

• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of basic automotive/motorized equipment maintenance and repair experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Possession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both in an outdoor and indoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions and hazardous chemicals. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Range DOQ

The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston's convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County.

The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.