Bus Utility Worker - 312 -Transit

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters pension

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a semi-skilled custodian to perform hygienic interior cleaning of transit vehicles and facilities, ensuring passenger comfort. Work is supervised and may involve assisting mechanics and other garage staff.

Shift is Monday through Saturday evenings, with drug testing and union-advantaged Teamsters pension benefits. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid Kansas driver’s license, and be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of unrestricted driving experience required.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning of the interior and exterior of transit vehicles and facilities.
• Check and maintain fluid levels and tire pressures on vehicles.
• Assist mechanics and other garage personnel with cleaning tasks.
• Handle farebox vaults and maintenance of transit facilities and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required protective gear.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is semi-skilled work involving the hygienic care of vehicle interiors to insure passenger comfort. Employees work under general supervision. Work is supervised or assisted as needed by a higher level maintenance employee or supervisor.

Workdays and Hours: Monday - Saturday: 4:30PM-1:00AM

Bargaining Unit: Transit Teamsters

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Posting may close at any time

• Complete cleaning of the interior of all vehicles.
• Complete cleaning of exterior and windows on all vehicles.
• Checks and maintains fluid levels and tire pressures on cutaway vans and/or support vehicles.
• Cleaning of transit facility and related properties.
• Assists the mechanics and other garage personnel in cleaning of transit equipment and components.
• Handling of farebox vaults.
• Maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, signage, bus stops and shelters.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

• Working knowledge of using cleaning materials for cleaning vehicle interiors and all exterior windows.
• Working knowledge of using cleaning materials for cleaning the transit facilities and properties.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift/carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds (any heavier than 50 pounds then need to be able to lift with the assistance of another person) for distances of up to 100 feet.
• Ability to push, pull and control equipment weighing up to 350 pounds, up and down narrow ramps while operating hand and/or foot controls.
• Ability to climb a six foot ladder while carrying in one hand, cleaning equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate minor exposure to chemical fumes and contact used in custodial work.
• Ability to lift, bend, squat, kneeling, stoop, twist, and stretch up to seven and one-half hours as required in cleaning and dusting windows, desk, counter tops, tables and legs, chairs and legs, door frames, urinals, stools, mirrors, stairs, overhead vents, light fixtures, walls, and remove and replace parts.
• Ability to push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force to maneuver/handle equipment around work area.
• Ability to safely climb up/down ladders while handling materials/supplies that may be awkward in handling.
• Ability to safely walk and carry materials/supplies that may be awkward in handling.
• Ability to handle/operate necessary equipment to complete work.
• Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions including (but not limited to) rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to demonstrate safe body mechanics while performing/completing work.
• Ability to perform all above mentioned tasks on an infrequent basis, or higher.
• Ability to empty trash bags / containers weighing up to 40 pounds and lifting them up to 48 inches.
• Ability to lift a 40 pound bucket of water up to 34 inches high and / or move it up to six feet.
• Ability to service buses:fueling, checking and adding fluids, changing fare box vaults, general interior cleaning and parking buses for the next morning pullout.
• Ability to climb and make repairs as high as 25' off the ground.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to perform bus change outs.
• Ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of unrestricted licensed driving experience required.
• Have a Valid Driver's License
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience:

• 6 months experience as a janitor or porter

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 795 and includes Teamsters pension.

This position may require pre-employment testing at any or all of the following: Workforce Center, City of Wichita Human Resources department or the Transit department.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires the most recent two-year Drug and Alcohol testing records and accident records.