Utility Worker

Transdev North America; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time off

Medical, dental & vision after 90 days

Life insurance

401k retirement benefits

Job summary

Transdev North America is hiring immediately for a Utility Worker at our Garden City, NY location. The role includes fueling vehicles, logging fluid transactions, fare box vault duties, and regular interior/exterior cleaning.

The starting hourly rate is $18.75 with progression to $25.06 over 3 years. Benefits include vacation and sick time, medical/dental/vision after 90 days for full-time employees, life insurance, and 401k retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Daily fueling of all vehicles and logging fluid transactions.
• Daily pulling and dumping of fare box vaults.
• Interior and exterior vehicle cleaning, including graffiti removal and debris cleanup.
• Check vehicle tires, lights, and overall condition.
• Move or position equipment as needed (yard permit).
• Clean vehicles at transfer centers or remote locations.
• Disinfecting and cleaning shop and facilities; remove garbage.
• Complete required forms for entry into computer system.
• Other duties to ensure efficient facility operation.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Immediately for Utility Worker at our Garden City, NY location.

Starting hourly rate $18.75 with progression to $25.06 over 3 years.

Benefits Include:

• Vacation and Sick time off
• Medical, dental & vision after 90 calendar days of employment for full-time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits

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.

Requirements

• 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 air brakes 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

• 10% of work is accomplished in doors 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.

Drug‑free Workplace

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future and must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

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.