Vehicle Service Worker

about 1 month ago
Full time role
In-person · Everett, WA, US... more

Overview

OPEN ONLY TO COMMUNITY TRANSIT EMPLOYEES

As a Vehicle Service Worker, you will follow established procedures to safely perform routine inspections, servicing, lubrication, and minor repairs on diesel-powered buses and gasoline or diesel-powered automotive equipment, under the general direction of the Lead Mechanic.

Essential Duties

  • Perform defined safety inspections, preventive maintenance, and servicing of buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, and equipment, following established standards.  
  • Operate vehicles such as transit coaches and support vehicles as authorized and necessary to accomplish primary responsibilities. Maintain proper licensing to operate all vehicles.
  • Change oil and filters, grease and lubricate buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, and equipment.
  • Record all work performed and parts used.  Complete documentation on the appropriate forms as required.
  • Identify general mechanical faults and convey them to a mechanic or lead for further analysis.
  • Use the Maintenance management software system to create preventive maintenance and repair work orders.  Submit work orders for review and scheduling by the Lead Mechanic.
  • Steam clean vehicles as required.
  • Perform general cleaning to maintain a professional work environment in the shop.
  • Actively promote and maintain professional and respectful interactions with Community Transit staff and external customers.
  • Assist with installing tire chains when required by weather conditions.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

    • Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must possess a Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or learner’s permit with passenger and air brake restrictions lifted before hire. Permit holders must pass on-site training to obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire.  Current Washington CDL holders must pass training on driving Community Transit’s fleet within 90 days of hire.
    • Able to demonstrate a good driving record (no more than 2 moving violations and 2 accidents in the past 5 years) based on a 5-year driving records report.
    • Experience in and understanding of preventive maintenance.
    • Ability to read and understand service manuals and find information to complete assigned tasks.
    • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for job assignments.
    • Possession of a starter set of tools and a toolbox at time of hire.
    • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Able to speak, understand, read, and write in English.
    • Willing and able to work any shift assigned to meet agency needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

    Knowledge Requirements

    • Hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
    • Safe use of compressed air.

    Skill Requirements

    • Safe and proper use of tools used in the industry/trade including, but not limited to, the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, and other tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment.
    • Ability to use company equipment properly and safely to service equipment (fuel island, steam cleaner, bus wash, etc.).
    • Entering data into the work order system with a high degree of accuracy.
    • Effectively communicating with Community Transit staff, customers, and vendors.
    • Interpersonal skills and working with diverse populations.
    • Applying an intentional focus on equity and inclusion to support an equitable and inclusive work environment.

    Preferred Skills and Knowledge

    • One year of experience in preventive maintenance inspections/DOT Inspections
    • One year of experience servicing various types of vehicles and equipment.

    Working Conditions

    90-100% of your work will be performed in a vehicle maintenance or heavy equipment maintenance shop environment.  You will need to operate maintenance tools and equipment, and standard office equipment and keyboards.  You will be required to move throughout and between different Maintenance shop buildings.  You must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.  You must also be able to work in an environment with grease, dust, dirt, chemicals, solvents, carbon monoxide, shop environment fumes, and diesel fumes from vehicles and machinery.  Some lifting more than 50 pounds is required.

    This position is considered safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under both DOT and Community Transit authority.

     

    Application and Selection Process:

  • Only on-line applications will be accepted and must include a completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
  • Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background checks, reference checks and various performance tests.

    • PLEASE NOTE:

     

    Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

     

    Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. 

     

    If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

     

    As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.