Utility Maintenance II

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Maintenance Division of The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority. This is a non-supervisory position responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of COTPA buildings, bus terminal, and grounds as required including handling limited repairs. Essential job functions include: Cleaning of offices, painting, changing filters on air conditioning and heating units, changing light bulbs, etc. and operation of tractors, mowers and lot sweepers. Must have the ability to complete work in a reasonable length of time in a workmanship-like manner. Independent judgement must be used in the performance of assigned duties.

Pay of $22.67 per hour, full time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates verbally in English, so as to be understood both in person and by two-way radio.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of job and occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the shops.
• Ability to perform duties independently and with little direct supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with COTPA personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must have a Valid Oklahoma Drivers License Class D or CDL in good standing within the points allowable to meet EMBARK standards.
• Ability to comply with strict attendance policies. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, cleaning solvents, noise and unfavorable weather conditions.
• May require a varied work schedule to include: early morning, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Subject to frequent loud noise.
• Occasionally required to work hours outside scheduled work times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have physical ability to occasionally twist, squat, kneel, reach, sit, and be on unprotected heights. Requires fine manipulation and an ability to frequently bend and stoop. Requires simple grasping, medium dexterity and hard grasping.  Ability to continuously climb stairs, walk, stand, be around moving machinery and extremes in temperature and humidity. Requires forearm rotational movement and use of foot controls.
• Must have physical ability to frequently lift/carry 50 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs. Ability to continuously lift/carry 25 lbs., push/pull 35 lbs.
• Ability to read and write in English sufficiently to understand and complete bus stop installation work order forms and duty check lists.
• Job requires use of both hands either simultaneously or singly and both feet are required for foot controls either simultaneously or singly.
• Vision enough to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly and distinctly in English on the telephone, radio and in person.
• Possess a valid Oklahoma Department of Transportation physical examination certification.
• Ability to read and write in English sufficiently to be understand and complete work order forms and duty check lists.
• Hearing sufficient to hear safety and emergency horns.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Oklahoma Department of Transportation Physical Examination Certification.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification.  It is not meant to be all inclusive; thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

NOTE: This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

NOTE: Employee will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration Regulations and COTPA's Substance Abuse Policy.

EEO Statement

EMBARK’s goal is to be a workforce that reflects our rich and diverse Community at every job levels.  EMBARK embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages our staff members to bring their whole self to work every day.  EMBARK is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions at EMBARK are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and availability, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physi