Service Worker

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County•Lincoln, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join StarTran as a Bus Service Worker and play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, clean, and ready to roll! From fueling and cleaning buses to performing light mechanical work and tackling minor building repairs—you’ll be a key player behind the scenes of a smooth transit operation. This is semi-skilled work of a mechanical nature at the sub apprentice mechanic level. This position regularly lifts 50 pounds.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent
Six months of experience in the servicing of diesel and automotive equipment
Possession of a valid driver's license
Possession of valid Nebraska commercial driver's license is required, or ability to obtain CDL within 60 days of employment.
Commercial Learner's Permit required at start date.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Responsibilities

Drive buses to the service lane
Check fluids, fuel up, and add oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze
Wash the outside, spot clean the inside, dust the seats and dash, and keep things looking sharp
Change farebox vaults
Change, repair, and check tires
Assist mechanics with light repairs and help start buses in the early a.m.
Replace lights, lenses, and flashers
Operate tools like battery boosters, winches, snow blades, and more
Do weekly inspections underneath the chassis
Drain air tanks and adjust brakes
Make road calls to bring buses back to the garage safely
Clean shelters, remove snow, and fix benches
Handle light building repairs (lights, plumbing, doors, windows)
Keep facilities clean and cared for