Utility Worker

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking an individual for the Utility Worker position to support upkeep of buses and RIPTA facilities. Duties include fueling, fluid checks, tire pressure checks, exterior bus cleaning, and detailed interior cleaning.

The role may involve day, evening, night, weekend or holiday shifts at Providence or Newport campuses. Union ATU 618 affiliation applies; prior related experience is helpful and a valid CDL is required or must be obtained prior to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Experience working with others is helpful.
• Must be able to work inside or outside depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Fuel buses and check fluids and tire pressure.
• Clean exterior of buses using bus washer and interior cleaning.
• Assist in parts room and cleaning vehicle parts.
• Perform janitorial duties at RIPTA facilities.
• Operate or assist with floor cleaning equipment.
• Support building maintenance as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Outdoor/Indoor work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

CDL with Passenger, Air Brake & General Knowledge endorsements

Job description

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting Internally and Externally for one (1) or more positions of ***Utility Worker***. This is an Amalgamated Transit Union, Division 618 (ATU 618) position. All applicable Bargaining Unit Selection Criteria will be applied when considering applicants.

Position Title

Utility Worker

Posting Period

July 4, 2026 July 2, 2027

Salary Range: $57,241.00 to $67,329.60 Annum

Reports To: Utility Foreman

Union Affiliation

Amalgamated Transit Union 618 (ATU 618)

Effective January 29, 2016, through a Memorandum of Agreement between RIPTA and ATU 618, Any employee that is hired or transferred into the Utility Worker position may not seek to transfer from that Department into any other Department until the employee has worked in the Utility Department for at least one (1) year from the date of their hire/transfer.

Absences from work during this one-year period designated as unexcused, sick or disciplinary suspension will extend the one (1) year commitment by the time absent unless designated as FMLA or Workers Compensation. If the Utility employee is absent and the absence is not designated as FMLA or Workers Compensation, the one (1) year period shall be extended by the number of days absent.

Description of Work

The position of Utility Worker is responsible for assisting in all duties related to the upkeep of RIPTA vehicles and facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to, fueling buses; checking vehicle fluids and tire pressure; cleaning the exterior of the buses using the bus washer; detailed cleaning the interior of buses; assisting in the parts room in all aspects of cleaning parts; and performing all janitorial tasks at RIPTA facilities. These positions could be assigned to day, evening, night, weekend and/or holiday shifts based on choose-up. Also, this position could be assigned to Providence or Newport based campuses.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• May be assigned to vehicle fueling which includes driving bus through the fuel line. While the bus is being fueled, the Utility Worker checks the fluids, adding fluid if necessary; checks the tires and vacuums the interior of the vehicle. Upon exiting the fuel stand, drives the vehicle through the automatic vehicle washer;
• May be assigned to interior vehicle cleaning, which includes all aspects of the cleaning of the vehicle interior, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, removing gum and graffiti, washing seats, doors, windows, wheelchair lifts;
• May be assigned to operate drive-on and hand-operated floor cleaning equipment;
• May be assigned as the Parts Washer, which includes all aspects of cleaning vehicle parts. Duties include, but are not limited to removing parts from the mechanical shop, placing them in the steam machine, removing them from the machine when the cycle is complete, hosing them down, air drying them and returning them to the mechanical shop;
• May use steam cleaning equipment to clean vehicle components or facilities;
• May be assigned to perform janitorial duties within RIPTA facilities. Such duties include but are not limited to, dusting, emptying trash and wastebaskets, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning and restocking restrooms and other areas of RIPTA facilities;
• Performs other building maintenance as assigned;
• Other related duties as assigned.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency;
• Prior related experience would be helpful. Must be able to work closely with other employees. Must be able to work inside or outside depending upon job assignment;
• Valid CDL Driver License with Passenger, Air Brake and General Knowledge endorsements required; OR applicant must obtain RI CDL permit with said endorsements PRIOR