Utility Technician

Cleans and services facility vehicles, other vehicles and related service areas; operates buses for servicing and maintenance purposes; practices safe work processes and contributes to the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment for self and others; and performs related work as assigned. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops, steams, scrapes and washes the interior  and exterior of buses
• Sweeps and mops garage floors, pits, parking lots, and service areas
• Lifts, moves and dumps trash containers; cleans maintenance office and storage rooms
• Performs daily visual vehicle inspection and reporting defects
• Makes non-mechanical road calls
• Checks and replaces consumables and equipment as necessary
• Checks engine fluids, refilling as needed
• Drives buses between District locations
• Operates revenue collection equipment
• Safely operates a variety of equipment, including forklift, ground scrubber/sweeper, and upholstery cleaning equipment
• Installs and replaces vandal guards
• Places and replaces filers and advertisements in buses
• Other duties as assigned or apparent

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License 
• MUST have six months of full-time related work
• MUST be available to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays. • MUST be able to pass physical agility tests with no limitations on upper or lower back.
• MUST be able to walk, kneel, bend, push and/or pull to complete moderate to heavy lifting when necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

CATS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.