Utility Technician

Capital Area Transit System (CATS); Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transit authority in Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced individual to perform daily servicing and inspections of transit vehicles. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License, and experience in transit management. Responsibilities include inspecting buses, performing maintenance, cleaning vehicles, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical knowledge and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in transit, with at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
• At least two years of experience as an operator with CATS.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily service and inspection of buses.
• Assist mechanics with minor maintenance tasks.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment issues.

Skills

Fleet training principles

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and three years’ experience in transit with at least one year in supervisory/management capacity in any field and at least two years as an operator with CATS. A valid Louisiana Commercial Driver’s License & DOT Medical Card is required.

Summary

Performs daily servicing, inspection, removal of vaults from fare boxes and cleans buses and other CATS Transit vehicles.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of fleet training principles and practices, knowledge of operational and mechanical aspects of fleet equipment. Knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, codes and standards of the policies and procedures that relate to bus, trolley and van operation. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish working relationships within department, agency, and external vendors.

Essential Duties

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform daily service of buses such as; adding fuel, checking and adding fluids and coolants, cleaning interiors, washing exteriors, emptying vaults from fare boxes, checking tires for thread and pressure.
• Inspects for and reports torn seats, rotting floors, cracked windows, loose mirrors, worn or damaged tires, fluid leaks, improper or unusual odors, etc.
• Perform custodial building maintenance in the garage, such as sweeping and washing floors.
• Perform periodic maintenance work on service equipment such as the bus washer.
• Fully knowledgeable of and maintain compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Insure proper safety tools and equipment are used at all times and understand the requirement for reporting safety hazards and/or violations.
• Assist mechanics with minor maintenance, as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Capital Area Transit System (CATS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CATS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.