SERVICEPERSON I (A)

Job Description

POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THIS TO FILL ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read and write in order to follow schedule and written instructions. Must demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment that includes, but not limited to: front end loaders, bob cats, brush chippers, chain saws, dump trucks, bucket trucks that surpass heights up to and exceeding 100 feet. Must demonstrate the ability to load, secure, tow and transport equipment on trailers. Must have 3 years of verifiable commercial heavy equipment operating experience. Must be able to work on roofs with heights 1-5 stories high. Must have a Commercial Driver’s License or minimally possess a CDL permit (successfully have passed the written portion of the CDL exam). Employees will be required to obtain their CDL license within 90 days of employment.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments. An Eligibility List will be established from the interviews to fill any future vacancies that may occur.

Summary

Performs a variety of essential duties throughout the Authority such as working wayside in the vicinity of the 750 high voltage tracks during revenue services and routine cleaning of vent shafts, roof/roof drains and gutters in a timely matter. Provides maintenance services as needed and/or assigned by Foreman/Supervisor; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at job site when needed. Working in inclement weather is required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs special project cleaning such as train fatality, storm drainage clean-up, tunnel vent shafts, fan rooms, roof and gutters, graffiti removal and rail station dust grates. Performs cleaning of rail stations track beds, mechanical rooms, and electrical rooms. Spreads sand and removes ice and snow from rail stations, garages and others facilities during ice/snow storms is required and other emergency requests.
• Clean-up in and around vacant real-estate properties, removal of homeless debris and dead trees.
• Unclog and remove debris from retention pond drainage canals.
• Clean-up and removal of overspills from sewage injection rooms.
• Performs special cleaning of MARTA rail stations and facilities. Work also involves cleaning around MARTA bus stops and shelters.
• Maintains the Authority’s wayside by cutting all overgrown vegetation and removing any trees obstructing train signals and operators view, or possess a safety concern to our riding customers
• Operates heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, bob cats, bucket trucks, brush chippers, and other heavy equipment as assigned.
• Must be able to work out of a bucket truck with heights up to and exceeding 100 feet.
• Uses a variety of tools commonly associated with maintenance work such as rulers, power auger, axes, portable power tools, grinders, drills, chisels, chain saws, hammers, wrenches, pliers, cutters, or other tools as assigned.
• Uses equipment such as walk behind scrubbers, trailer mounted pressure washers, sandblasting equipment, gasoline/electric powered sweepers, carpet extractors, vacuum cleaners, walk behind lawn mowers and sand spreaders, and other equipment, that may or may not be used during inclement winter.
• Operates MARTA maintenance vehicles to include vehicles with manual transmissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Special Requirements

Subject to calls outside regular working hours and shifts for emergency situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a Commercial Driver's License or minimally possess a CDL permit (successfully have passed the written portion of the CDL exam). Employees will be required to obtain their CDL license within 90 days following employment.

Must be able to obtain a Level II Wayside badge prior to completion of 60-day trial probation period. Employee must obtain their Wayside Dedicated Lookout Certification badge within 60 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must pass physical examination and drug and alcohol screening.
• Walks or stands up to 6 hours per shift.
• Sits for up to an hour per shift (including breaks, lunch, etc.).
• Must kneel, squat, stoop, or bend to perform tasks.
• Climbs stairs.
• Pushes carts or heavy cleaning equipment.
• Frequently reaches from floor to overhead level.
• Frequently bends forward at the lower back to perform tasks.
• Must be able to lift in the access of 100 pounds.
• Uses a variety of hand and powered tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work using a Bucket Truck at a height up to and exceeding 100 feet.
• Must be able to work outside in weather, which may reach below freezing temperatures.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Works on elevated surfaces such as bucket-trucks and elevated track.
• Walks on concrete, ballast, track and the right of way.
• Performs duties outside in all weather conditions.
• Works wayside in the vicinity of high voltage and operation trains.
  
  

MARTA is a Drug Free Workplace. Participation in MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to MARTA's Drug & Alcohol Program will result in termination. Every MARTA employee is responsible for reading and observing the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol policy. This position has been identified as SAFETY SENSITIVE.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Classification: Represented

Number of Openings: 2

Salary: $20.01