Transit Utility Worker - Entry Level

Madison, City of (WI); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madison is hiring a Transit Utility Worker to perform varied skilled building and grounds maintenance across Metro Transit facilities. Work spans electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repairs under the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor.

The role offers a robust six-month training program and bi-weekly starting pay of $2,245.50, rising to $2,292.60 after six months; overtime may require a Class B CDL with air brakes.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance across facilities.
• Ability to perform electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Capability to operate and maintain welding equipment and power tools.
• Flexibility to perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License; CDL not required for regular work.

Responsibilities

• Alter, repair and maintain interior and exterior walls, ceilings, roofs and floors.
• Maintain and repair windows, screens, skylights; paint/stain wood or metal surfaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, landscaping, snow removal.
• Pavement marking of parking lot.
• Operate ARC, TIG and gas/cutting welding equipment; erect scaffolding.
• Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
• Maintain and operate boiler/utility plant equipment and systems.
• Handle related maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

ARC welding

TIG welding

Power tools

Scaffolding

Piping tools

Boiler maintenance

Job description

Come join the Metro Transit team! This is varied and responsible skilled building and grounds maintenance work performed in support of multiple Metro Transit facilities and operations. Employees perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities applicable to Metro facilities to include general building and grounds maintenance, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repair work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor.

• $2,245.50 bi-weekly - initial salary
• $2,292.60 bi-weekly - after 6 months

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

This position has a robust 6-month training program. However, there are required questions on the application to learn about applicants' experience and help us determine who will move forward in case of a large applicant pool. Answering that you have no experience to some of the questions does not automatically remove you from consideration.

• Alter, repair and maintain interior and exterior walls, ceiling, roofs and floors.
• Maintain and repair windows, screens, and sky lights. Prepare and paint/stain wood or metal surfaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, landscaping, tree and shrub trimming, snow shoveling, plowing, and ice removal.
• Pavement marking of parking lot.
• Operate and maintain ARC, TIG and gas/cutting welding equipment.
• Operate and maintain powers saws, planers, sanders, drills and related power and hand tools. Erect scaffolding.
• Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
• Check and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on boiler and utility plant buildings.
• Maintain, repair and operate snowplow equipment, lawn mowers, sweepers, scrubbers, and building equipment such as air compressors, wash rack equipment, air conditioning units, hydraulic vehicle hoists, fuel distribution system, heating pumps and distributing piping, ventilating and other installed equipment.

Perform related work as required.

All applications will be considered for this recruitment. Supplemental questions on the application may be used to determine who moves forward in the case of a large number of applications. Random selection may be used to determine who is invited to interview.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.

For the complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please reference the classification specification.

Special Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not required to be hired as a Transit Utility Worker. However, employees who want to work overtime in the service lane must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

Physical Requirements

Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, climb and reach for extended periods of time. This position may require some work outdoors in all types of weather.