Service Attendant

DeKalb Health; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Service Attendant with DeKalb Health, responsible for maintaining and servicing Agency vehicles. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and encompasses janitorial duties along with vehicle inspections, promoting a clean and safe environment. Be part of a meaningful effort to enhance community transit services in Denton County.

Benefits

Paid time off for birthdays

100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits

12 days of vacation time per year, increasing annually

Regional transit passes for employee and family

Extensive Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a Texas Class B CDL License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements preferred.
• Requires physical stamina for cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine service on all Agency vehicles and buses.
• Maintains cleanliness of maintenance facilities and vehicles.
• Handles disposal of hazardous wastes and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Janitorial techniques

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 1955 Lakeway Dr,Suite 260,Lewisville, TX, 75057,United States
• Base Pay $18.24 / Hour
• Job Category Transportation, Janitorial, Custodial
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Full-Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources

Description

Denton County Transportation Authority is hiring a SERVICE ATTENDANT!!! Now starting at $18.24 per hour.

JOB LOCATION: Bus Operations Facility is located at 1101 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX

PURPOSE OF JOB
The Service Attendant performs routine service on all Agency vehicles and buses. Responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of DCTA’s maintenance facilities and assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are standard for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

· Removes graffiti and adhesive stickers from the interior/ exterior of vehicles and shelters.

· Responds to fluid spill cleanup in the field, on the street, or at other locations.

· Disposes/recycles solid and/or hazardous waste.

· Refueling of revenue and nonrevenue vehicles.

· Inspection of all fluid levels.

· Replacement of worn items such as wiper blades, light bulbs and lenses.

· May assist with the changing of tires.

· May assist with the changing of engine oil and transmission fluid.

· Moving vehicles and buses around maintenance facilities.

· Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the DCTA maintenance facilities, assets, and locations.

· Dust, wipes, washes, scrubs, sanitizes, vacuums, and mop DCTA maintenance facilities, vehicles, and other areas as assigned.

· Participates in safety programs such as committees or emergency contingency, uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, and notifies supervisor of repair needs, safety concerns, or hazardous situations.

· Maintains a neat and orderly work area; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.

· Keeps maintenance records; monitors supplies; and restocks supplies as needed.

· Prioritizes emergency tasks and responds to emergency calls when requested.

· Operates company-assigned vehicles ensuring safety and company procedures are followed.

· Reports areas needing repairs to the direct supervisors or appropriate staff.

· Report any items found on vehicles to the appropriate staff.

· Completes fuels logs and milage usage on buses when fueling.

· Additional duties shall include janitorial services as required, running errands, maintaining proper records, pulling vaults from revenue vehicles and replacing with empty vaults, storing filled vaults in coin counting room, posting and removing rider alerts and car cards on revenue vehicles, maintaining records of vault/farebox condition and vehicle assignment, and other related tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Requirements

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Where applicable, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of education/experience listed below.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION (where applicable, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Must be 21 years of age or older. High School Diploma or GED. One year of janitorial or custodial experience. Possess a valid, non-restricted Texas Class B CDL License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsements preferred, Class C required. Must have and maintain a clean driving record.

Applicants must have at least two years of driving history and possess a valid, unrestricted license.

Established driving history must be clear of the following:

1) No moving violations on driving record within the last thirty- six (36) months.

2) No accidents where the applicant has contributed to cause within the 3 years prior to the application date.

3) Have appeared in court as required.

4) No violations related to drugs/alcohol.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· Ability to obtain/maintain a minimum Class B valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement for public passenger transport valid within the State of Texas.

· Knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.

· Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

· Knowledge of and compliance with all applicable safety standards and requirements.

· Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.

· Ability to read, follow, and safely handle supplies per manufacturer instructions.

· Ability to learn new methods and ways of doing work.

· Problem-solving and analytical skills required to solve common problems.

· Ability to communicate effectively in both the written and spoken form; uses appropriate grammar, accurate spelling and punctuation when communicating through written form; communicates effectively with internal and external customers.

· Ability to interact professionally with internal and external clients.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Physical activity includes, but is not limited to: on a continuous basis, sit on bus for long periods of time; prolonged periods of driving; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; repeated use of sight to inspect work and equipment; repetitive hand motions, such as steering; hearing and speech to communicate both on the phone and in person. Involves travel in automobile and walking. Frequently requires use of hands, fingers, repetitive hand/finger motions, and sitting, as well as bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, standing walking, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone, radios, and in person.

Summary

Come be a part of an amazing team working to move the people of the 6th largest growing county in the United States!

Additional perks and benefits that accompany full-time employment with DCTA:

• One 8-hour paid day off for your birthday.
• Employee portions of Medical and Dental benefits are 100% paid by the employer.
• If you have utilized a Proportionate Retirement Program in the past, the service time transfers to DCTA’s retirement system, TCDRS. The following systems apply:
  • Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
  • Employees Retirement System (ERS)
  • Judicial Retirement System of Texas (JRS)
  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • City of Austin Employees Retirement System (COAERS)
• Expanding time-off accruals: 12 days of vacation time accrued for the first year, increasing by one day each year, with a max of 17 days annually. Additionally, employees earn 12 days of sick time each year, 1 personal day, 2 floating holidays, 1 birthday, 9 fixed holidays, and the ability to earn two additional days off through the Wellness Program.
• Regional transit passes (bus and rail) for you and your immediate family.
• DCTA strives to continually improve our Servant Leadership culture. We pride ourselves in having an open, caring, and communicative community of employees, with the drive to help build each other up.
• Extensive Wellness Program, including several opportunities to volunteer with the agency, sporadic lunch and learn events, chair massages, the potential to earn two extra days off each year, and continual efforts to improve wellness throughout the agency.

***DCTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***