Garage Person (Part-time)

Janesville Group; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Janesville is seeking a part-time Transit Maintenance Helper to support heavy-duty diesel bus operations and facility upkeep. Under direct supervision, you will fuel, wash, and park buses, and assist with building/grounds maintenance at the garage and transfer center.

Responsibilities include assisting with seasonal tasks such as snow removal, acting as a limited fill-in driver during emergencies, and helping full-time staff with shop duties, with regular evening and weekend hours as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years driving experience required.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license required.
• Must possess valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit prior to hire if not licensed.
• CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Fuel, wash, clean, and park transit buses.
• Perform building/grounds/facility cleaning and maintenance at garage and transfer center.
• Assist with seasonal work such as snow removal and bus cleaning.
• Assist full-time maintenance personnel with shop duties.
• Serve as limited fill-in bus driver during emergencies.
• Open fuel line and complete related paperwork when needed.
• Open Transit Services Center and prep buses for service on Saturdays.
• Close and secure facility and vehicles when full-time staff unavailable.
• Assist with special projects and after-hours duties as required.

Skills

Public interaction

Familiarity with bus routes

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

3+ years driving experience

Valid state-issued driver’s license

Commercial Driver Learning Permit (CDL permit)

CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 60 days)

Job description

City Of Janesville Diversity Statement

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place.”

Objective & Relationships

City Of Janesville Diversity Statement

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place.”

Objective

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs basic garage duties on heavy‑duty diesel‑powered passenger busses and support vehicles, and related miscellaneous tasks in support of Transit System maintenance and operations.

Relationships

Reports to Maintenance Supervisor. Supervises: None. Has regular work contact with the general public, Janesville Transit customers, Janesville Transit staff, and Janesville Transit Management.

Regular hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 2-3 evenings per week, 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; plus, alternate Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; additional times as arranged. Total of 14 to 29 hours per week.

Essential Duties

• Performs daily fueling, washing, cleaning, and parking of transit buses.
• Performs miscellaneous building/grounds/facility cleaning and maintenance at garage, Transfer Center, passenger shelters, etc.
• Assists with miscellaneous seasonal work assignments (e.g.: snow removal, cleanup/painting of buildings and grounds, “Top to Bottom” bus cleaning)
• Assists full-time maintenance personnel as needed with miscellaneous shop duties.
• Serves as a limited fill-in and bus driver during emergency situations, (i.e. to switch-out a defective, damaged, or broken-down bus) and assists drivers running late on routes, filling‑in for a bus driver who is involved in a break‑down or accident, etc.
• Takes the lead in operating the fuel line, completing necessary fuel line paperwork when full‑time employees are unavailable to work.
• Opens Transit Services Center and prepares buses for service every Saturday.
• Closes and secures the facility and all vehicles on weekdays and Saturdays when full‑time employees are unavailable to work.
• Performs other special projects and other duties as assigned or required during regular and non‑business hours, including providing support as a part of any City response to essential or emergency operations.

Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years’ driving experience is required.
• Must have a valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire with the City of Janesville. Applicant will not be allowed to begin employment without proof of a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 60 calendar days of date of hire.
• Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Knowledge Of

• Requires familiarity with bus routes.

Skill In

• Working with the public in a fair and consistent manner; maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.

Ability To

• Pass pre‑employment DOT physical examination including drug screen. On‑going random drug and alcohol testing.
• Work independently to make routine decisions, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines without continual supervisory oversight.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with Maintenance Supervisor, Division Head, City employees, and the general public.
• Prepare and maintain accurate record of completed tasks.
• Communicate effectively,