Transit Utility Worker - Entry Level

Madison, City of•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Metro Transit team! This is varied and responsible skilled building and grounds maintenance work performed in support of multiple Metro Transit facilities and operations. Employees perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities applicable to Metro facilities to include general building and grounds maintenance, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repair work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor. This position has a robust 6-month training program. However, there are required questions on the application to learn about applicants' experience and help us determine who will move forward in case of a large applicant pool. Answering that you have no experience to some of the questions does not automatically remove you from consideration.

Requirements

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
Employees must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Employees must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, climb and reach for extended periods of time.
This position may require some work outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Employees who want to work overtime in the service lane must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

Alter, repair and maintain interior and exterior walls, ceiling, roofs and floors.
Maintain and repair windows, screens, and sky lights.
Prepare and paint/stain wood or metal surfaces.
Perform grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, landscaping, tree and shrub trimming, snow shoveling, plowing, and ice removal.
Pavement marking of parking lot.
Operate and maintain ARC, TIG and gas/cutting welding equipment.
Operate and maintain powers saws, planers, sanders, drills and related power and hand tools.
Erect scaffolding.
Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
Check and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on boiler and utility plant buildings.
Maintain, repair and operate snowplow equipment, lawn mowers, sweepers, scrubbers, and building equipment such as air compressors, wash rack equipment, air conditioning units, hydraulic vehicle hoists, fuel distribution system, heating pumps and distributing piping, ventilating and other installed equipment.
Perform related work as required.