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Department:

GG_Transportation: Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance

Salary Range Minimum:

$15.91

Salary Range Maximum:

$19.70

Closing Date:

05/02/2025

Job Details:

This is a manual labor performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks at Regional Transit System (RTS) facilities.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on maintenance.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is a manual labor performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks at Regional Transit System (RTS) facilities.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance.

Mows grass with power, push-type, or small tractor mower.

Cuts, pulls and hoes weeds.  Sprays ditches and fence lines for weed control.

Trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees.  Loads trash and trimmings on truck.  Rakes leaves and edges curbs.

Cleans and maintains garden equipment.  Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment.

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of varied facilities.  Sweeps sidewalks and parking lots.  At RTS facilities, cleans and buffs floors, empties trash receptacles, inspects and cleans bathrooms twice per day, and restocks materials as needed.

Inspects, cleans, fuels, and washes automobiles, trucks and busses.

Maintains the orderly storage of tools and equipment.

Inspects fire extinguishers and eye wash stations.  Keeps required records.

Transfers waste products from satellite containers, engine oil, coolant and used oil filters to storage tanks and/or shipping drums.  Moves full drums into containment area and ensures drums are properly marked. 

Coordinates with waste contractors staff on site to identify products awaiting disposal.  Checks waste manifest for correct quantities/products being transported for disposal.

Maintains oil water separator, removes sludge from pit sumps and properly stores waste.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May supervise temporary helpers.

May require moving and lifting heavy equipment, tables, and chairs for special events and programs.

May monitor special events and programs, including cleaning up at the conclusion.

May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (other than gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials).

Drives busses to and from outside repair facilities.

Drives vehicles and tows trailers to and from various facilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalently diploma and six (6) months of experience in laboring work, including use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

CDL class “B” license, with passenger transport endorsement, required within one (1) month of date of appointment. 

Certifications

None.

        KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of tools used in maintenance and construction.

Some knowledge of precautions necessary to work