Laborer

About the Greater Cleveland RTA

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) was formed in 1974 with the mission of providing public transit services to the 59 communities and 1.2 million residents of Cuyahoga County. As the largest public transit agency in the State of Ohio, GCRTA’s service options include bus, BRT, trolley, paratransit and three rail lines. GCRTA makes connections that empower individuals, neighborhoods, and communities to rise.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS.)

This posting is to create an ELIGIBILITY LIST ONLY.

Duties:

Performs general labor duties for one or more departments throughout the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Shelter & Vehicle Cleaners/Laborer Lead/Service Management Crew Chief performs general deep cleanings of bus shelters, the HeathLine, comfort stations, transit centers, buses & rail cars, district buildings and windows. Laborer work includes, but is not limited to, seasonal maintenance, such as snow removal, cutting branches, weeds, etc., assists in maintaining a variety of equipment, general maintenance work, utilizing hand tools, and operating heavy equipment. Provides excellent customer service to the public and performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Applicants must be able to read, prepare basic arithmetic calculations and understand simple instructions.
• Applicants must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Applicants must have a GOOD DRIVING RECORD with no more than FOUR (4) POINTS, in the past three years.
• Applicants must also have the ability to move up to 50lbs.
• Applicant must also have excellent communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Additional Information: The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day or night, any day and night of the week. The position is a bargaining unit position.

Examination Information: The examination process will consist of two parts: performance assessment and interview, and record evaluation (for internal candidates only).

Candidates must obtain a minimum of 70% on all parts of the process, except 60% on the interview portion, to move forward in the process.

Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for external candidates: Performance 50% and Interview 50%.

Weights for a final score will be assigned as follows for internal candidates: Performance 42.5%, Interview 42.5%, Record Evaluation 15%.

Internal candidates must meet all record evaluation criteria in order to gain the 15% weighting, INTERNAL CANDIDATES MUST ALSO SUBMIT A PROPERLY COMPLETED “ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION FOR INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS”. Records evaluation information includes a review of the following:

• 5 or more absence occurrences
• 2 or more AWOL or absence control suspensions
• 3 or more active written reminders (regardless of the level)
• 5 or more misses (regardless of whether they are active or not active)
• 4 or more active tardies
• Drug or alcohol suspension
• Drivers License Policy suspension (CDL or Regular)
• Active Decision Making Leave (DML)

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work in a variety of environments, which may include offices and garages, as well as extreme weather conditions, where there may be no effective protection. This person may also be exposed to hazards, including, but not limited to mechanical parts, electrical currents, scaffolding, chemicals and/or oscillating movements. type of an environment. This person will also be subjected to atmospheric conditions, that could affect the respiratory system and/or the skin, including, but not limited to fumes, odors, mist, gases and/or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands: Physical activity associated with performing the job include, but are not limited to: routine walking, standing, bending and frequently moving/transporting items weighing up to fifty pounds (bags of salt, lawn clippings, shovels, trash, etc.); positioning, and otherwise handling/manipulating items (manual or automated tools, cleaning solvents, etc.); inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for upkeep or other problems; reading and comprehending information presented in black & white, color, verbally and in writing (instructions for handling equipment/tools, etc.); communicating with co-workers and the public.

Mental Demands: This person will be required to effectively deal with individuals with a range of models and behaviors. This person will also be required to read text and print, and/or write correspondence, as well as effectively communicate and negotiate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / ADA EMPLOYER / A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE