What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at City of Appleton, WI?
Valley Transit is actively seeking customer-focused individuals interested in a public transportation career. Utility Workers are responsible for limited vehicle maintenance such as fueling, checking fluid levels, washing, and minor building maintenance.
Examples of Duties
- Fuels all buses, vans and cars owned and operated by Valley Transit.
- Checks fluid levels and tires of all buses, vans and cars as they are fueled.
- Changes fare box vaults.
- Vacuums inside of buses.
- Washes buses, cars and vans with the use of a hand-held pressure washer and a drive through bus wash.
- Exchanges buses that experience mechanical problems en route; may tow such vehicles back to the garage for repair.
- Performs general building maintenance as needed, including sweeping and scrubbing floors and walls, removing snow and ice, and doing routine painting.
- Operate Forklift to empty waste containers
- Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Installs and removes interior advertising cards.
- Assists with the installation and removal of bus stop signs and poles.
Typical Qualifications
- Knowledge of equipment mechanics, parts, tools and methods of operation relating to buses.
- Ability to drive a bus and other heavy equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to withstand a variety of temperatures.
- Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the P endorsement and a Federal Medical Card.
Supplemental Information
COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Adaptability/Flexibility
Technical Skills
Communication
Positive Attitude
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