Helper

Metropolitan Council•Various locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Helper position, in Bus Maintenance, will fuel buses, assist mechanics, make minor repairs on equipment, install protective window film and seat cushions, and inspect, clean and remove graffiti from buses. They will also install protective window film and seat cushions. The Helper is also responsible to clean parts/components for mechanics/vendors using chemical baths, automated parts cleaner or pressure washer.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED with experience in driving buses, diesel trucks, or other heavy-duty equipment.
A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the following endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brake, and Passenger
An acceptable driving record.
A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with the following endorsements: General Knowledge, Air Brake, and Passenger (You will be trained, tested and you must pass the road test administered by the licensed Metro Transit training department.).
An acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a 40-foot bus, a 60-foot articulated bus or a coach bus.
Experience with vehicle cleaning machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Experience working with a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

Fuels buses, checks vehicle fluids, performs modified pre-trip inspections, checks safety equipment, and drives buses through wash rack.
Pressure-washes parts for mechanics.
Cleans parts with automatic parts washer or in chemical hot tanks.
Operates equipment such as pallet jack, forklift, overhead hoist, power scrubbers, and power sweepers.
Inspects and cleans graffiti on seats, windows, and general interior of buses.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment (tests/recharges equipment chemicals, change hoses/guns/tips on pressure washers).
Perform minor repairs and cleaning of buses at remote locations or at in route layover locations.
Replaces seat cushions, mirrors, and graffiti resistant protective window film on buses.
Performs bus changes/service calls (on and off Metro Transit property).
Directs traffic in garage area.
Uses daily parking sheet to direct buses to parking areas.
Cleans and empties trash in work areas and facilities.
Cleans body fluids on buses using designated safety protocol.
Cleans, sweeps, and moves buses.
Drive forklifts, floor sweeping and scrubbing machinery.
Perform other duties as assigned.