Maintenance Service Attendant - Fleet Services - Transit

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Service Attendant to support the safe, clean, and reliable operation of the transit fleet. Primary duties include washing and detailing buses, fueling, and basic maintenance assistance.

Hardware and facility upkeep are also part of the role, with opportunities to support mechanics and respond to emergencies, weather events, and service disruptions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year vehicle maintenance or related experience.
• BBP training within 3 months of employment.
• CDL B with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical repair of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and detail interior and exterior of buses and fleet vehicles.
• Fuel buses and perform fueling activities per safety procedures.
• Assist mechanics with preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Transport and relocate buses and fleet vehicles as needed.
• Maintain accurate service, inspections, and fueling records.
• Respond to emergencies and severe weather to support operations.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance basics

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Communication

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL B with Passenger Endorsement

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fueling equipment

Job description

Job Description

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.97 - $24.69 Hourly

Full Salary Range: $19.97 - $28.95 Hourly

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges? The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary The Maintenance Service Attendant supports the safe, clean, and reliable operation of the City's transit fleet, with primary responsibility for washing, cleaning, and detailing the interior and exterior of City buses and other fleet vehicles. The position performs routine fueling, checks and replenishes vehicle fluids, prepares buses for daily service, and helps maintain clean, safe, and organized transit and fleet facilities. The position also provides general support to mechanics and technicians, retrieves parts and supplies, maintains fueling and service records, and assists with other routine fleet support activities. The position operates, transports, and relocates City buses and fleet vehicles for servicing and operational needs, including during emergencies, service disruptions, vehicle breakdowns, and severe weather events.

Note: This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol testing requirements in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

Hours of work: M-F - 1:00 - 9:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 10:00 p.m., and 4 hours on alternating Saturdays.

Minimum Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year vehicle maintenance, fleet operations, transit operations, automotive service, equipment maintenance, or a related field.
• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and techniques used in basic mechanical repair of vehicles.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Previous experience in transit, fleet, automotive, heavy equipment, or municipal/public-sector operations.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and servicing practices.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to shop environments, equipment operation, and fueling.
• Familiarity with tools, equipment, and materials used in fleet and facility maintenance.
• Skill in operating hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment.
• Skill in safely operating cars, light trucks, vans, and other assigned vehicles.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to operational needs in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain accurate basic records related to inspections, service, and maintenance support activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and internal customers.
• Ability to provide professional service when interacting with employees, vendors, and the public

Essential Functions

• Washes, cleans, and details the interior and exterior of City buses and fleet vehicles to maintain established cleanliness and service standards.
• Fuels City buses and other fleet vehicles and performs associated fueling activities in accordance with established safety and operational procedures.
• Assists mechanics and technicians with preventive maintenance, routine inspections, minor repairs, and other vehicle service activities.
• Transports, delivers, and retrieves City buses and fleet vehicles for maintenance, repair, servicing, or other operational needs.
• Transports and relocates buses during emergencies, service disruptions, vehicle breakdowns, severe weather events, or other situations requiring immediate operational support.
• Retrieves parts, supplies, tools, and materials and assists with inventory control and organization.
• Maintains accurate vehicle service, maintenance, inspection, fueling, and related records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Cleans and maintains fleet and transit facilities, including maintenance shops, work areas, yards, fueling areas, tools, and equipment.
• Safely operates City buses, fleet vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform assigned duties.
• Responds to operational and service needs in a timely manner to support fleet and transit availability and continuity of operations.
• Follows established safety procedures, departmental practices, City policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides operational support during special projects, emergencies, severe weather events, and other departmental needs as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Travel

Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in transit and fleet maintenance facilities, vehicle wash areas, equipment yards, fueling stations, parking areas, and other locations where City buses and fleet vehicles are cleaned, fueled, serviced, and maintained.
• Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may require working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Work involves regular exposure to moving buses and vehicles, maintenance equipment, fueling systems, fuels, oils, lubricants, cleaning chemicals, vehicle fluids, and other materials associated with vehicle cleaning and basic maintenance activities.
• Work may require entering and exiting buses and other vehicles frequently and working around, inside, or near vehicles while performing cleaning, fueling, inspections, basic maintenance, or assisting mechanics and technicians.
• Work may involve exposure to moderate to high noise levels, vibration, dust, fumes, odors, exhaust, wet or slippery surfaces, and other hazards associated with transit, fleet, shop, wash, and fueling environments.
• The position requires frequent interaction with mechanics, technicians, bus operators, supervisors, vendors, contractors, and other City employees in a fast-paced operational environment.
• May be required to work irregular or nontraditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies or severe weather events, to support transit and fleet operations.
• May be required to respond to operational emergencies, service disruptions, vehicle breakdowns, or other situations.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to move throughout maintenance facilities, transit shops, yards, fueling areas, and other work locations. Ability to frequently walk and stand and occasionally climb stairs or vehicle steps and access various areas of buses and fleet vehicles while cleaning, fueling, inspecting, or performing basic maintenance tasks.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and position cleaning supplies, tools, parts, equipment, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical devices used when appropriate.
• Endurance: Ability to perform physical work for extended periods, including standing, walking, cleaning, fueling, and assisting with vehicle maintenance in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Dexterity: Ability to safely operate hand and power tools, fueling equipment, cleaning equipment, computers, and other equipment associated with vehicle servicing and maintenance. Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead and below waist level, and work in various positions while cleaning, inspecting, fueling, or performing basic maintenance on buses and fleet vehicles.
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to visually inspect vehicles and equipment; read work orders, gauges, labels, safety information, and service records; and hear verbal instructions, warning signals, vehicle sounds, and other indicators necessary to work safely in transit, shop, yard, and fueling environments.
• Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT medical card) as required for assigned driving responsibilities.

EOE Statement

The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [e-mail].

Conditions of Employment

The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.