Garage Person (Part-time)

City of Janesville Wisconsin • Janesville, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs basic garage duties on heavy-duty diesel-powered passenger buses and support vehicles, and related miscellaneous tasks in support of Transit System maintenance and operations. The City of Janesville is committed to fostering an environment where diversity is embraced and celebrated, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to consider employment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years’ driving experience is required.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire with the City of Janesville.
• Applicant will not be allowed to begin employment without proof of a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 60 calendar days of date of hire.
• Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Requires familiarity with bus routes.
• Skill in working with the public in a fair and consistent manner; maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.
• Ability to pass pre-employment DOT physical examination including drug screen.
• On-going random drug and alcohol testing.
• Work independently to make routine decisions, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines without continual supervisory oversight.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with Maintenance Supervisor, Division Head, City employees, and the general public.
• Prepare and maintain accurate record of completed tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor when dealing with the public and co-workers; address customer concerns in a helpful, courteous manner.
• Work with others in a positive, supportive fashion to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish department and City goals.
• Willingness to perform the full variety of tasks involved in fulfilling the essential duties of this position.
• Successfully interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Successfully organize, prioritize, and schedule work activities and tasks in a diversified and fast-paced environment.
• Perform work in a safe manner, follow safe work procedures and take necessary safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily fueling, washing, cleaning, and parking of transit buses.
• Performs miscellaneous building/grounds/facility cleaning and maintenance at garage, Transfer Center, passenger shelters, etc.
• Assists with miscellaneous seasonal work assignments (e.g.: snow removal, cleanup/painting of buildings and grounds, “Top to Bottom” bus cleaning).
• Assists full-time maintenance personnel as needed with miscellaneous shop duties.
• Serves as a limited fill-in and bus driver during emergency situations (i.e., to switch-out a defective, damaged, or broken-down bus) and assists drivers running late on routes, filling-in for a bus driver who is involved in a break-down or accident, etc.
• Takes the lead in operating the fuel line, completing necessary fuel line paperwork when full-time employees are unavailable to work.
• Opens Transit Services Center and prepares buses for service every Saturday.
• Closes and secures the facility and all vehicles on weekdays and Saturdays when full-time employees are unavailable to work.
• Performs other special projects and other duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours, including providing support as a part of any City response to essential or emergency operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED