What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Shop Personnel position at City of Eau Claire, WI?
Salary: $24.72 Hourly
Location : Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00021
Department: CS-TRANSIT MECH
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Are you looking for a part-time position with benefits where you can utilize your mechanical skills? Do you work well independently? Join us! We are accepting applications for the Part-Time Shop Personnel position with Eau Claire Transit. Duties include: performing minor mechanical work; cleaning and fueling transit vehicles; and providing support to the transit shop operations.
Requirements:
Typical Schedule: 16 hours per week, Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Application deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews expected to take place Monday, April 13, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SCOPE
Under general supervision, this position cleans and fuels the transit buses and vehicles, performs minor mechanical work to service the transit vehicles, and provides support to the transit shop operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Open and lock up buildings.
Start buses and provide base radio support.
Follow established biohazard protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe environment for yourself, staff, and the public.
Perform minor vehicle service including fueling the vehicles, checking the tire pressure and fluid levels, and washing and parking the vehicles.
Remove fareboxes and perform interior and exterior cleaning.
Perform minor mechanical work and assist bus mechanics.
Clean shop and storage areas.
Go out on road calls and equipment change-offs.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess or obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL, with passenger ("P") endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
Ability to perform minor mechanical work is required.
A basic set of hand tools is required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED
Transit Supervisor, Transit Manager, Community Services Director
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is classified at the Very Heavy level, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Job consists of a combination of walking, stooping/bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and handling. There will be exposure to heat, cold, wet, slippery and high conditions. In addition, there will be exposure to dust, noise and chemicals. Lift on occasion greater than 100 lbs., frequently greater than 50 lbs., &/or constantly greater than 20 lbs. A complete description of physical requirements is available upon request.
Typical hours for this position are as follows: Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CITY OF EAU CLAIRE FRINGE BENEFITS
TRANSIT PART-TIME BUS OPERATORS
AND
PART-TIME SHOP PERSONNEL
- LOCAL 1310 -
(Effective January 1, 2026)
Benefits and leaves are listed below as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Eau Claire and the Amalgamated Transit Local 1310 union. Other benefits and leaves not contained within can be found in the collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits listed are for full-time employees. Regular part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the budgeted hours of the position with the exception of vacation, which is prorated based on compensated straight time hours.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON EMPLOYMENT
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Five floating holidays to be taken in full day increments at the employee's discretion with supervisory approval each year, except as noted below. Employees hired January 1 - June 30 are entitled to four floating holidays during the first year of hire. Employees hired July 1 - December 31 are entitled to two floating holidays during the first year. Employees terminating prior to July 1 are entitled to two floating holidays. Floating holidays not used within the calendar year will be forfeited.
Sick Leave
Part-time bus operators are entitled to sick leave accumulation of four hours per month up to 60 days and part-time shop personnel are entitled to sick leave accumulation of 3.2 hours per month up to 48 days.
Wisconsin Retirement System
As required by state law, the City and the employee are each required to contribute into the Wisconsin Retirement System. The total contribution is 14.4% of earnings, with the City and the employee each contributing 7.2%.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Available participation in a 457 retirement savings plan offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.
Roth Plans
Available participation in the Roth 457 and Roth IRA retirement accounts offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.
Employee Assistance Program
Available to all employees and their families.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 30 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICE
Life Insurance (Department of Employee Trust Funds)
Available participation in the Basic, Supplemental, Additional, and Spouse and Dependent life insurance program. The employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. The amount of insurance is dependent upon the annual salary of the employee.
Active Employee Health Insurance
The City will pay up to 50% of the rate paid for full-time employees of the lowest offered family policy premium towards either a single, limited family, or family policy with the employee paying at least 15%.
Cash Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance
Optional cash payment of $75.00 per month ($34.62 per pay period) for an employee with no employer-paid health insurance. This may be contributed by the employee to any Roth or other deferred compensation plan offered by the City.
Dental Insurance
Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium. Employees working 20 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Vision Insurance
Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.Employees working 20 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are eligible.
Flexible Spending
Optional participation in a health care and/or dependent care Section 125 pre-tax reimbursement account, subject to IRS regulations. Employees working 30 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Additional Ancillary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible for short-term disability, voluntary life/accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurances. Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Retiree Health Insurance
For those retirees who retire after December 31, 2019, the City shall contribute 47.5% of the single premium payment for retired employees between the ages of 60 and the earliest age an employee becomes eligible for Medicare, which in any event shall not exceed 5 years, who elect to continue coverage under one of the plans offered employees. Retirement is defined as receiving WRS benefits.
Other Personal Work Equipment
Part-time employees, following successful completion of their probationary period, inasmuch as they are expected to maintain appropriate work footwear, clothing, gloves, headwear, belts, support braces, and other personal work clothing and equipment, shall receive a stipend of $100.00 per year paid in December for the purchase of such equipment.
Training Pay
When an operator is training a new bus operator, the trainer will receive an additional $1.00 per hour while in active training.
VACATION SCHEDULE
The standard vacation accrual schedule for full-time bus operator employees working a typical
41.5-hour work week schedule is as follows:
Years of Continuous Service
Annual Vacation Accrual
Start of employment up to 1 year of service
83 hours
After 1 year of service
124.5 hours
After 5 Years of Service
141.1 hours
After 9 Years of Service
166 hours
After 13 Years of Service
182.6 Hours
After 17 Years of Service
207.5 hours
The standard vacation accrual schedule for full-time mechanic, shop personnel and other covered employees working a typical 40-hour work week schedule is as follows:
Years of Continuous Service
Annual Vacation Accrual
Start of employment up to 1 year of service
80 hours
After 1 year of service
120 hours
After 5 years of service
136 hours
After 9 years of service
160 hours
After 13 years of service
176 hours
After 17 years of service
200 hours
Positions less than full-time will receive a prorated vacation accrual based on compensated straight-time hours actually worked.
Employees hired on or after March 11, 2026 shall receive one week of vacation on their first day of employment, with the number of hours subject to proration based on hours worked and position vacation accrual schedule. If employment is terminated prior to one year of service, any remaining hours will not be paid out, and the employee will reimburse the City for any used hours on their final pay check.
The maximum number of vacation hours available to the employee on their anniversary date cannot exceed 240 hours. Positions less than full-time are subject to proration based on compensated straight-time hours actually worked. Vacation hours in excess of the allowable balance will be forfeited on an employee's anniversary date each year.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
02
Do you have a valid CDL?
03
If you have a valid CDL, what class endorsements do you possess?
04
I understand that the required typical schedule for this position is Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Required Question
Location : Eau Claire, WI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00021
Department: CS-TRANSIT MECH
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Description
Are you looking for a part-time position with benefits where you can utilize your mechanical skills? Do you work well independently? Join us! We are accepting applications for the Part-Time Shop Personnel position with Eau Claire Transit. Duties include: performing minor mechanical work; cleaning and fueling transit vehicles; and providing support to the transit shop operations.
Requirements:
- Possess or obtain (within 30 days of hire) a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
- Possess or obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain a Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions and P endorsement
- We will provide the successful candidate with training to obtain the required license and endorsements, if needed.
- Ability to perform minor mechanical work
- A basic set of hand tools.
Typical Schedule: 16 hours per week, Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Application deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews expected to take place Monday, April 13, 2026. Candidates will be notified via email if selected to interview.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SCOPE
Under general supervision, this position cleans and fuels the transit buses and vehicles, performs minor mechanical work to service the transit vehicles, and provides support to the transit shop operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Open and lock up buildings.
Start buses and provide base radio support.
Follow established biohazard protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to maintain a safe environment for yourself, staff, and the public.
Perform minor vehicle service including fueling the vehicles, checking the tire pressure and fluid levels, and washing and parking the vehicles.
Remove fareboxes and perform interior and exterior cleaning.
Perform minor mechanical work and assist bus mechanics.
Clean shop and storage areas.
Go out on road calls and equipment change-offs.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess or obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL, with passenger ("P") endorsement and no air brake restrictions.
Ability to perform minor mechanical work is required.
A basic set of hand tools is required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Maintains prompt, predictable, and regular physical attendance.
Must be able to take direction and work well with others.
Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.
Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
Must be able to back-up fellow co-workers.
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION RECEIVED
Transit Supervisor, Transit Manager, Community Services Director
SUPERVISION/DIRECTION EXERCISED
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is classified at the Very Heavy level, as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Job consists of a combination of walking, stooping/bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and handling. There will be exposure to heat, cold, wet, slippery and high conditions. In addition, there will be exposure to dust, noise and chemicals. Lift on occasion greater than 100 lbs., frequently greater than 50 lbs., &/or constantly greater than 20 lbs. A complete description of physical requirements is available upon request.
Typical hours for this position are as follows: Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The City of Eau Claire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CITY OF EAU CLAIRE FRINGE BENEFITS
TRANSIT PART-TIME BUS OPERATORS
AND
PART-TIME SHOP PERSONNEL
- LOCAL 1310 -
(Effective January 1, 2026)
Benefits and leaves are listed below as defined in the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Eau Claire and the Amalgamated Transit Local 1310 union. Other benefits and leaves not contained within can be found in the collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits listed are for full-time employees. Regular part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the budgeted hours of the position with the exception of vacation, which is prorated based on compensated straight time hours.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY UPON EMPLOYMENT
Paid Holidays
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Five floating holidays to be taken in full day increments at the employee's discretion with supervisory approval each year, except as noted below. Employees hired January 1 - June 30 are entitled to four floating holidays during the first year of hire. Employees hired July 1 - December 31 are entitled to two floating holidays during the first year. Employees terminating prior to July 1 are entitled to two floating holidays. Floating holidays not used within the calendar year will be forfeited.
Sick Leave
Part-time bus operators are entitled to sick leave accumulation of four hours per month up to 60 days and part-time shop personnel are entitled to sick leave accumulation of 3.2 hours per month up to 48 days.
Wisconsin Retirement System
As required by state law, the City and the employee are each required to contribute into the Wisconsin Retirement System. The total contribution is 14.4% of earnings, with the City and the employee each contributing 7.2%.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Available participation in a 457 retirement savings plan offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.
Roth Plans
Available participation in the Roth 457 and Roth IRA retirement accounts offered by the City. Contributions cannot exceed the annual maximum limit allowed by the IRS.
Employee Assistance Program
Available to all employees and their families.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING 30 DAYS OF SUCCESSFUL CITY SERVICE
Life Insurance (Department of Employee Trust Funds)
Available participation in the Basic, Supplemental, Additional, and Spouse and Dependent life insurance program. The employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. The amount of insurance is dependent upon the annual salary of the employee.
Active Employee Health Insurance
The City will pay up to 50% of the rate paid for full-time employees of the lowest offered family policy premium towards either a single, limited family, or family policy with the employee paying at least 15%.
Cash Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance
Optional cash payment of $75.00 per month ($34.62 per pay period) for an employee with no employer-paid health insurance. This may be contributed by the employee to any Roth or other deferred compensation plan offered by the City.
Dental Insurance
Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium. Employees working 20 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Vision Insurance
Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.Employees working 20 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee is responsible for the monthly premium amount. Employees working 30 hours per week or more are eligible.
Flexible Spending
Optional participation in a health care and/or dependent care Section 125 pre-tax reimbursement account, subject to IRS regulations. Employees working 30 hours per week, or more are eligible.
Additional Ancillary Benefits
Employees working 20 hours per week or more are eligible for short-term disability, voluntary life/accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurances. Employee pays 100% of the monthly premium.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Retiree Health Insurance
For those retirees who retire after December 31, 2019, the City shall contribute 47.5% of the single premium payment for retired employees between the ages of 60 and the earliest age an employee becomes eligible for Medicare, which in any event shall not exceed 5 years, who elect to continue coverage under one of the plans offered employees. Retirement is defined as receiving WRS benefits.
Other Personal Work Equipment
Part-time employees, following successful completion of their probationary period, inasmuch as they are expected to maintain appropriate work footwear, clothing, gloves, headwear, belts, support braces, and other personal work clothing and equipment, shall receive a stipend of $100.00 per year paid in December for the purchase of such equipment.
Training Pay
When an operator is training a new bus operator, the trainer will receive an additional $1.00 per hour while in active training.
VACATION SCHEDULE
The standard vacation accrual schedule for full-time bus operator employees working a typical
41.5-hour work week schedule is as follows:
Years of Continuous Service
Annual Vacation Accrual
Start of employment up to 1 year of service
83 hours
After 1 year of service
124.5 hours
After 5 Years of Service
141.1 hours
After 9 Years of Service
166 hours
After 13 Years of Service
182.6 Hours
After 17 Years of Service
207.5 hours
The standard vacation accrual schedule for full-time mechanic, shop personnel and other covered employees working a typical 40-hour work week schedule is as follows:
Years of Continuous Service
Annual Vacation Accrual
Start of employment up to 1 year of service
80 hours
After 1 year of service
120 hours
After 5 years of service
136 hours
After 9 years of service
160 hours
After 13 years of service
176 hours
After 17 years of service
200 hours
Positions less than full-time will receive a prorated vacation accrual based on compensated straight-time hours actually worked.
Employees hired on or after March 11, 2026 shall receive one week of vacation on their first day of employment, with the number of hours subject to proration based on hours worked and position vacation accrual schedule. If employment is terminated prior to one year of service, any remaining hours will not be paid out, and the employee will reimburse the City for any used hours on their final pay check.
The maximum number of vacation hours available to the employee on their anniversary date cannot exceed 240 hours. Positions less than full-time are subject to proration based on compensated straight-time hours actually worked. Vacation hours in excess of the allowable balance will be forfeited on an employee's anniversary date each year.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
- No, however, I can obtain within 30 days from hire
02
Do you have a valid CDL?
- Yes
- No
03
If you have a valid CDL, what class endorsements do you possess?
04
I understand that the required typical schedule for this position is Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
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