Utility Maintenance

Keolis Berkshire Transit Services; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is seeking a Utility Worker/ Cleaner to support safe, efficient operation by cleaning and fueling transit service vehicles and maintaining the appearance of transit facilities. The role requires working the evening shift and Saturday, with a CDL or ability to obtain one within 90 days.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and comply with FTA drug and alcohol testing. Prior transit utility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Prior transit utility experience desired.

Responsibilities

• All vehicles fueled, fluids topped, ready for service.
• Vehicle interiors cleaned according to contract.
• Vehicle emergency equipment stocked and functional.
• Vehicles parked according to facility parking plan.
• Fleet damage documented and communicated to the manager.
• Fuel island maintained and spills reported to the manager.
• Work area maintained per OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Shop area cleaned and trash disposed of daily.
• Landscaping and lot cared for as needed.
• Post notices in vehicles as required by client.
• Assist maintenance staff and manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance & cleaning

Lifting 50 lbs

Independent work

Outdoor work

Endurance: walking/standing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Utility Worker/ Cleaner’s essential functions are to provide for the safe and efficient operation of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority through proper and required cleaning and fueling of transit service vehicles, as well as generally provide for the cleanliness or appearance of other Transit Authority property. This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Evening Shift: 3:30pm to 11:30 PM; Includes a Saturday Shift

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Prior transit utility experience desired

Skills:

• Handle basic maintenance, repairs and cleaning
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during shift

Key Accountabilities:

• All vehicles completely fueled, and fluids topped, ready for service
• Vehicle interiors cleaned according to the contract
• Vehicle emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, body-fluid kit, first aid kit) fully stocked and functional
• Vehicles parked according to facility parking plan
• Any fleet damage documented and communicated to the manager
• Fuel island maintained and kept clean, any spills immediately contained and reported to the manager
• Work area maintained according to all OSHA and EPA regulations
• Shop area cleaned, mopped and trash disposed of daily
• Landscaping and lot cleaned and cared for as needed
• Post notices in vehicles as required by client
• Assist maintenance staff and manager as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;