Utility Worker

Transdev; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utility Worker to join their team in Garden City. This role involves performing essential vehicle servicing duties, including fueling, cleaning, and maintaining the facility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, working both indoors and outdoors, and will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and is perfect for a self-motivated individual who enjoys hands-on work. Join a company that values excellence in public transportation and contributes to enhancing the customer experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have New York State Drivers' License.
• CDL with airbrakes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily fueling and cleaning of vehicles as required.
• Responsible for pulling and dumping fare box vaults.
• Maintain cleanliness of the facility and vehicles.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of shop safety standards

Organizational skills

Teamwork

PC literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power cleaning equipment

Job description

Hiring Immediately for Utility Worker at our Garden City, NY location. Hourly Rate $17.5075

The Utility worker must be able to perform basic vehicle and servicing duties. They must also be able to perform detail cleaning and fueling of equipment and cleaning the facility with limited supervision. The Utility worker will be responsible for pulling the vaults and replacing them daily as the revenue units return from service. This position requires the ability to work all shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Daily fueling of all vehicles as required. Documentation of all fluid transactions in log sheet.
• Daily pulling and dumping of fare box vaults.
• Daily cleaning of interior and exterior of all vehicles as required including sweeping and removal of graffiti and debris from the interior to include floors, seats, walls, ceilings, windows, etc. Removal of all refuse. Operate hand and power cleaning equipment, including vacuums and scrubbers. Daily check of all vehicle tires for air pressure and damage.
• Daily check of all units brought through fuel island for body damage, proper working lights.
• Responsible for moving or positioning a variety of equipment (requires Yard Permit).
• Clean vehicles at locations remote from the maintenance facility such as at transfer centers or relief points.
• Responsible for disinfecting and cleaning shop and facilities and other housekeeping duties including removal of garbage from receptacles.
• Will be responsible for completing required forms for entry into computer system.
• Other duties as assigned for the efficient operation of the facility.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of shop safety standards.
• Must be well organized.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Must have New York State Drivers' License.
• CDL with airbrakes preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform without constant or immediate supervision.
• Must be able to work flexible hours or shifts.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Must be PC literate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10% of work is accomplished indoors and in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• 70% of work is accomplished in an open garage facility.
• 20% of work is accomplished in an outdoor setting, outside of the facility.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, standing, bending, and handling materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.

Unique Working Conditions:

Works around fumes/odors and chemicals; works around heavy machinery and safety hazards.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Wear uniforms.
• Wear specific safety-related items including all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Transdev Services Inc. is the largest private sector operator of various modes of passenger transit in North America. With over a decade of experience managing the contract for Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE Bus), Transdev has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence. Our dedicated team at NICE Bus has achieved significant milestones, continuously striving to enhance the customer experience. Through innovative practices, a focus on safety, and a customer-first approach, we are setting new standards in public transportation.

For more information please visit our website at www.transdevna.jobs

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.