What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Utility Worker position at Cincinnati Metro?
Help us keep Cincinnati accessible! As an Access Utility Worker at Metro, you do more than routine maintenance work— you perform mission-driven, people-focused service and play a vital role in ensuring our Access Paratransit vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready to serve our riders who depend on door-to-door transit services.
In this role, you will be responsible for all functions related to vehicle fueling, preparing vehicles for daily service, and completing general janitorial and housekeeping duties. This position plays a critical role in ensuring vehicles are safe, clean, properly fueled, and ready for service at various times throughout the day. Apply for the Access Utility Worker position today and enjoy competitive pay, paid training, performance-based career growth, and a generous benefits package. Become an Access Utility Worker today and help us keep Cincinnati moving— for everyone!
Access Utility Worker Compensation
Metro offers paid training for those who wish to become a Transit Technician but do not currently possess a commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement.
Access Utility Worker Starting Pay Rate: $19.65 / HR with yearly pay increases
Job Duties
Access Utility Worker Job Duties, Physical Demands, & Qualifications
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hours a day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours a day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours a day)
Qualifications
Compensation
Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development.
In this role, you will be responsible for all functions related to vehicle fueling, preparing vehicles for daily service, and completing general janitorial and housekeeping duties. This position plays a critical role in ensuring vehicles are safe, clean, properly fueled, and ready for service at various times throughout the day. Apply for the Access Utility Worker position today and enjoy competitive pay, paid training, performance-based career growth, and a generous benefits package. Become an Access Utility Worker today and help us keep Cincinnati moving— for everyone!
Access Utility Worker Compensation
Metro offers paid training for those who wish to become a Transit Technician but do not currently possess a commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement.
Access Utility Worker Starting Pay Rate: $19.65 / HR with yearly pay increases
Job Duties
Access Utility Worker Job Duties, Physical Demands, & Qualifications
- Ensure all vehicles are completely fueled and fluids are topped off and ready for service
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date fuel logs for each vehicle and fuel/fluid type
- Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan
- Maintain fuel island cleanliness; immediately contain and report any spills
- Maintain work areas in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
- Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties
- Safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Walk short distances (F)
- Sit for periods of time (O)
- Handling/Fingering when necessary to fuel the passenger coach (C)
- Reach Outward with arms or legs for fueling of passenger coach (C)
- Reach Above Shoulder when necessary for fueling the passenger coach (O)
- Squat or Kneel (O)
- Stand (F)
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hours a day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours a day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours a day)
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- No more than 4 points on motor vehicle report
- Experience driving large vehicles preferred, but not required
- Experience with fueling and fluid servicing preferred, but not required
- Customer service experience preferred
Compensation
- Competitive starting hourly wage and paid training
- Additional $.50 / HR shift differential
- Overtime available across all shifts
- 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift schedules available
- Union / seniority based
- Regular schedule picks provide variability in your job responsibilities
- Uniforms provided after probationary period ends an annual uniform voucher
- Free Metro bus pass for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement Savings (OPERS) pension plan
- No longer have to pay into social security
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Optional flexible and health spending accounts
- Performance-based career advancement: Mechanic A and B
Metro is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development.
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