What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Indygo?
Position Title: General Laborer | Safety Sensitive: Yes |
Supervisor’s Title: Manager, Fleet Services | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt |
Department: Fleet Services | Division: Operations |
ABOUT US
We are IndyGo, a Municipal Corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County, and we’re proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 30 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company’s mission, vision, and goals.
WHO WE ARE
A key measure of any great city is simply the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it “mobility.” It’s as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It’s literally what moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It’s a measure of a city’s vitality and potential, and it reflects a city’s judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit.
At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders; it’s about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.
We’re here because you’ve got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo.
INDYGO MISSION
As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism.
- Accountability: We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency.
- Diversity: We promote, embrace, and value all individuals.
- Safety: We ensure safe and secure environments.
- Excellence: We strive for quality in everything we do.
- Teamwork: We actively promote effective communication, collaboration, and partnerships.
- Respect: We value and treat all with dignity.
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours/week
- Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1st of the month, 30 days after the start date)
- Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families
- Retirement plan (401A and 457B)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
POSITION PURPOSE
The General Laborer is responsible for performing non-technical maintenance and servicing on corporation vehicles and general custodial duties on corporation vehicles, around the shop and building grounds.
*The pay rate for this position is $20.52/hour.*
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, sweeping, mopping and etc.
- Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.
- Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
- Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., as required for special events.
- Clean and disinfect items and areas using basic household chemicals including bleach, disinfectant spray, dish soap, and etc.
- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
- Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
- Operate & maneuver 40ft & 60ft buses through facilities.
- Inspect, test, and change tires to ensure conformance to standards.
- Provide nightly non-technical maintenance to each bus/non-commercial vehicle including fueling, topping off fluids, and detailing.
- Utilize high pressure steam hose and detergent solution, to clean bus engines and vehicle parts.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
- None
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.
- Valid Driver’s License Required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work independently with work checked on a regular basis.
- Operational knowledge of mandated safety principles related to personal protective equipment, chemical hazards, lockout/tag out and general shop safety and cleanliness practices.
- Ability to interact with others, including groups, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
- Ability to make appropriate job decisions following standard procedures and policies.
- Basic mathematical abilities (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively; and adapt to changes to changes in workload.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to move and position self to work in confined spaces, and to move throughout the workday, occasionally between departments and facilities.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to work on top of and beneath vehicles.
- Ability to use tools to perform non-technical maintenance work, including removing and installing small parts and components and regularly adjusting, assembling, testing, and operating equipment (Some tools will be provided).
- Ability to occasionally transport heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. through the facility and to the work area.
- Requires exposure to heavy machinery/equipment, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, fumes/odors, some hazardous materials, and dirt/dust.
- Must be able to pass all post offer physical testing and be able to complete all physical job functions as defined in the Functional Job Description.
- Ability to work night and weekend work shifts and overtime on a regular basis due to assignment shifts being picked bi-annually according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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