General Service Worker

Lane Transit District•Eugene, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs daily servicing of District buses, vehicles, and equipment including fueling, lubricating, checking fluid levels, washing and steam cleaning, and other service functions on District buses and vehicles, and related duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Basic understanding of the mechanical function and operation of engines and vehicles
Fueling and lubrication requirements of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles
Methods, principles, and standard practices used in fueling and servicing heavy-duty vehicles
Occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy-duty bus shops
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Ability to follow oral and written instructions without difficulty
Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a productive, timely, efficient and safe manner
Ability to work as an effective team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment, and to act as a positive representative of the District
Ability to meet position attendance requirements
Ability to maintain written and computer records
Ability to work in all types of inclement weather for the entire shift including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
Two (2) years of experience servicing automotive or heavy equipment including fueling, lubrication, and oil changing
Possession of a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License, including passenger and air brake endorsements, and a valid Department of Transportation medical card

Nice To Haves

Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, with the addition of holidays, and including any combination of days off.

Responsibilities

Checking and changing the engine, transmission, and differential fluids
Changing the filters
Fueling the equipment with proper fuel
Visually inspecting the vehicles for potential problems and reporting and recording all deficiencies
Taking the oil samples and recording the appropriate information
Greasing all of the appropriate mechanical parts
Checking the air pressure in tires and adjusting as necessary
Checking all of the lights on the vehicles and replacing the bulbs as necessary
Replacing the windshield washer fluid
Washing the exterior of the buses and vehicles
Steam cleaning the engine and chassis on buses
Removing the fare box vaults and replacing them with an empty vault
Sweeps, cleans, and maintains work areas
Maintains and repairs District property, facilities, and equipment
Reports malfunctions to the supervisor
Performs bus exchanges and minor road calls, and makes repairs such as tightening mirrors