Vehicle Servicer

About Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services. In 2016, RTA provided 18.1 million vehicle-miles of service on all modes - HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools. RTA is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of northeast Ohio’s major employers with a workforce of over 2,100 employees carrying out our mission of Connecting the Community.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is hiring for the position of Vehicle Servicer at the Rail District.

Duties: Under the direction of Rail Shop Supervisor, performs daily cleaning of interior of rail cars. Performs daily cleaning of exterior of rail cars. Checks and refills or replaces certain fluids, interior cab items and materials needed to perform and complete cleaning. Performs daily trash bagging chores. Operates forklift as required throughout work area. Works overtime as necessitated. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules and perform other related duties.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be able to read information on forms and have basic writing skills in order to provide brief explanations of work performed. Applicants must have basic arithmetic skills. Applicants must be able to read and follow written instructions and have basic writing skills. Applicants must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a background check and post-offer physical that is job related and consistent with business necessity.

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to cold, heat, noise, and vibration. Ability to work in any weather condition. This person will work in the rail district environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, climb, reach with hands and arms, frequent to continuous driving, sitting, handle or feel, see with normal visual acuity, talk, speak and hear. The employee is required to lift materials up to 50 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to monitor a video display terminal.

Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, evaluating. Ability to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data.

Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position. The position is also safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Examination Information: Candidates selected to participate in the hiring process will be notified of the exact time and place of the examination. The examination process will consist of three parts: a written examination and record evaluation (for internal candidates only). INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUBMIT A PROPERLY COMPLETED “ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS” FORM (REVISED 4/5/2013) ALONG WITH THEIR APPLICATION. Forms are available from Human Resources and RTA District Offices. Candidates must attain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.

Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Written 85% and Record Evaluation 15%. All candidates must score a minimum composite score of 70% in order to establish eligibility for the portion. Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:

• 5 or more absence occurrences

• 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions

• 3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level)

• 5 or more misses (regardless of whether they are active or not active)

• 4 or more active tardies

• Drug or alcohol suspension

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) suspension

• Active Decision Making Leave (DML)

Applicants who do not pass the written examination and performance assessment(s) must wait six (6) months to reapply after the initial written examination date.

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