Bus Stop Maintenance Worker

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a field technician to participate in the installation and maintenance of bus stop benches, shelters, and related property. The role involves performing a variety of technical tasks across assigned areas and ensuring safe work practices at all times.

The position is safety sensitive and requires compliance with random drug/alcohol testing. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and three years of maintenance or sign fabrication experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of maintenance, sign fabrication or street marking experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, relocate, install and maintain bus stops, benches, signs and shelters; prepare surfaces for painting by washing, scraping or other means necessary including sand blasting.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and identify maintenance problems concerning bus stops, benches and shelters; check for correct set-back compliance on all signs, benches and shelters.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Participate in the installation and maintenance of bus stop benches, bus shelters and related property; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

• Inspect, clean, relocate, install and maintain bus stops, benches, signs and shelters; prepare surfaces for painting by washing, scraping or other means necessary including sand blasting.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and identify maintenance problems concerning bus stops, benches and shelters; check for correct set-back compliance on all signs, benches and shelters.
• Order materials and plan job requirements such as manpower and equipment necessary do the work.
• Identify special traffic problems and recommend solutions to resolve bus stop problems.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections daily.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; record and complete maintenance records including completed work assignments.
• Perform basic concrete work, such as dig holes, excavate soil, replace sprinkler heads; mix and pour concrete in small quantities for the purpose of installing poles, posts and related signage.
• Replace broken sprinkler heads as needed.
• Safely operate and use hand and power tools; perform basic maintenance work related to bus stop solar shelters such as replacing low-voltage batteries and light bulbs; perform basic carpentry, minor welding at the bus shelters such as bench repairing, general basic bus shelter and related property.

Supplemental Functions

• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of maintenance, sign fabrication or street marking experience.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Field environment; work around traffic; exposure to noise, and inclement weather conditions.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to moderate lifting and carrying, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.