Utility Worker

TURNERS FALLS Utility Worker The Utility Worker\'s primary

responsibilities are to safely and efficiently clean and fuel buses,

vans, and other company vehicles in order to provide a clean and safe

transit service to our passengers. The cleaner will also be responsible

for assisting in maintaining bus stops to include shelters and signs as

well as assist in maintaining the facility and other company property.

He or she must also be responsible for assisting in the cleaning of the

common areas of the building, garage bays, wash bay, including the

restrooms. He or she must also complete all required associated

paperwork, daily, in a prompt and accurate fashion. MAJOR DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are representative of those

performed by a Utility Worker: But not limited to- Report to garage on

time and pre inspect tools and equipment prior to beginning work. Drive

buses and other company vehicles in a safe, defensive manner. Employees

with no CDL will be restricted to driving buses only on the property.

Inspect, fuel, clean, and add fluids to buses as they come off route or

as necessary according to maintenance procedures and policies. Inspect,

fuel, clean, and add fluids to other company vehicles and equipment as

necessary or directed. Coordinate with Dispatchers and Technicians to

ensure availability of buses for routes. Report to Maintenance Manager

any unusual occurrences which occur during your shift at the time of

occurrence. Complete an Incident or Accident Report for any such

occurrence. Report any mechanical or safety deficiencies found to the

Maintenance Manager. Inspect and maintain shelters, signs, and other bus

stop property in regards to cleanliness, damage, vandalism, and snow

removal. Posts schedules as needed at bus stops. Report consistent

damage to bus stop property to the Operations Manager. Assist in

maintaining the facility and grounds to include painting, cleaning,

landscaping, basic building repair, etc. Assist in installation of new

bus stop signs, shelters, or other improvements to stops. Complete

appropriate paperwork as necessary during the shift. Run errands to

include picking up parts and delivering mail and supplies between the

FTM and FRTA offices. Other associated functions as may be relevant to

the position/ department and prescribed from time to time. MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A high school diploma or GED is required.

Experience: Custodial and maintenance experience is preferred.

Possession of a current class D license is required as well as the

ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card if hired. Knowledge: Incumbent must

be able to read and write. Physical Requirements: Incumbent must have a

high degree of energy, be physically capable of rapid relocation to site

of accidents, and must meet physical, medical, and mobility requirements

for operation of a commercial vehicle. Must be able to lift and move

heavy items and bend, squad, twist into confined spaces as necessary for

inspections and repairs. Must be available to work evenings and weekend

hours as required. Must be available for snow removal when required.

Interpersonal Skills: Must have excellent communication skills for

Positive Interactions With Other Company Personnel, Public Agency

personnel, vendors, and the general public. Must be capable of

responding to employee inquiries, concerns, suggestions, and complaints.

Work Environment: The work environment is primarily indoors with

frequent exposure to outdoor weather, bus fumes, oils and grease,

accident site and traffic hazards, and some hazardous materials.

Incumbent must be comfortable with occasional work alone in a

non-populated area at night