Service Person

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Maintenance Division of EMBARK at Norman EMBARK Operations

Essential job functions :

Responsible for driving equipment safely, refueling, cleaning, changing oil, performing utility duties when necessary and otherwise servicing and caring for equipment as required. This position requires evening and overnight work.
Hourly salary $22.67

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates verbally in English, to be understood both in person and by two- way radio.
• Must have ability to acquire knowledge of job and occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the shops.
• Must have the ability to perform duties independently and with little direct supervision.
• Must have reading and writing ability sufficient for reading odometers, fuel pump meters and completing fuel sheets.
• Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to comply with strict attendance policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with COTPA personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (class B) with a Passenger (P) endorsement within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Will be subject to mandatory pre-employment urine drug testing and random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion urine drug and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration Regulations and COTPA's Substance Abuse Policy.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCE

• Possess a valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver’s License (class B) with a Passenger (P) endorsement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasionally required to work hours beyond normal quitting time.
• Work hours may involve early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, noise and unfavorable weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have physical ability to occasionally twist, squat, kneel, reach, sit, and be on unprotected heights.
• Requires fine manipulation and an ability to frequently bend and stoop.
• Must have physical ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, squat, kneel, climb stairs/ladders and be around moving machinery.
• Requires medium dexterity, forearm rotational movement and hard grasping.
• Ability to continuously walk, stand and be around extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Requires forearm rotational movement and use of foot controls.
• Must be able to use both hands either simultaneously or singly and both feet for foot controls either simultaneously or singly.
• Physical ability to occasionally push/pull 200 lbs.; frequently lift/carry 35 lbs., push/pull 100 lbs.; continuously lift/carry 25 lbs., push/pull 50 lbs. and couple 40lbs.
• Must be able to hear safety and emergency horns.
• Must be able to obtain an Oklahoma Department of Transportation physical examination certification and pass a drug and alcohol screen in accordance with Federal Transit Administration regulations.
• Vision enough to meet the essential functions of the job.
• Hearing enough to communicate in person and by phone.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. It is not meant to be all inclusive; thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

NOTE: This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

NOTE: Employee will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration Regulations and COTPA's Substance Abuse Policy.

EEO Statement

EMBARK’s goal is to be a workforce that reflects our rich and diverse Community at every job levels. EMBARK embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages our staff members to bring their whole self to work every day. EMBARK is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions at EMBARK are based on business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and availability, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, State or City laws.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
A five-point preference will be awarded on the initial scored selection process for honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces not currently employed full time by EMBARK. Qualified applicants must submit a copy of their DD Form 214 indicating discharge type/character of service in person, mail, or fax at 405-316-3346.

NOTE: Successful applicant will be required to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination that will include a drug screen. Employee will be subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration Regulations and COTPA's Substance Abuse Policy.

Drug-Free Workplace- As a Drug-Free Workplace, EMBARK seeks to create a work environment free from the adverse effects of drug abuse and alcohol misuse for the protection of workforce, community, and customers.
Drug Screen and Pre-Employment Physical If you are hired for a position at EMBARK, you are required to pass a drug test (in accordance with Federal Regulation) and a physical examination, with regards to the nature of the position. EMBARK has a policy that prohibits the illegal use, manufacture, distribution, sale, dispensation or possession of narcotics, drugs, or controlled substances, and will require random urine and drug and alcohol tests of its employees as an enforcement measure in providing for a drug-free workplace. You will be excluded from consideration for employment with EMBARK if the results of your urine drug test indicate evidence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and/or amphetamines.

NOTE TO FORMER EMPLOYEES: To participate in any selection process, former employees must be eligible for rehire. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the EMBARK Human Resource Department at (405) 297-1588. If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire status.

NOTE: EMBARK will conduct a background investigation/verification. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

About Us

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. Visit Oklahoma City-A Great Place to Live and Work! to learn more about our city.

For more than 50 years, EMBARK has offered safe, reliable transportation for the citizens and visitors of Oklahoma City. Beginning with just 18 buses in 1966, we’ve grown to into a robust transit system that includes streetcars, river cruises, parking garages and more.

As an industry leader in public transportation and more importantly, as the place where you choose to work, you need to know the keys to be successful during your career with EMBARK.

EMBARK’s vision is to provide “world class transportation accessible to all, and all want to access it.”

With a clear picture of our destination through our Vision and Mission, our Core 4 Values — be safe, be there, be open and be kind act as our compass. Living into our values guides our decisions and ensure we stay on course.

In all that we do, we focus on three key audiences - our employees, our customers and our board - to create a great place to work, enhance the status, use and understanding of our services, and preserve confidence in what we do with key stakeholders.

No matter what position you are applying for, our team members help is essential to the success of EMBARK. Each team member is integral to the success of our organization and we couldn’t do it without you.

Whether we’re creating an inclusive and empowering work environment, improving our customers’ experiences or cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, our Vision, Mission, and Values will help guide you to decide if EMBARK is the right organization for you.