Utility Worker - MVTA

Keolis Canada•Burnsville, MN

About The Position

The Utility Worker is responsible for preparing and cleaning vehicles for service, maintaining facility work areas, and supporting maintenance staff and management as needed. Duties include fueling vehicles, topping off fluids, cleaning vehicle interiors, checking emergency equipment, parking vehicles according to the facility plan, and documenting fleet damage. The position also maintains the fuel island, shop, lot, and landscaping while following applicable OSHA and EPA regulations. The employee supports the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS), including monitoring its performance, reporting improvement opportunities, promoting customer focus, and maintaining system integrity when changes are implemented. The role requires outdoor work in all weather conditions and may involve extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, and other physical activities. Employees may encounter extreme heat and cold, loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform essential functions. Employment in safety-sensitive positions is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination. Employment is also contingent on a background check consistent with applicable law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Minnesota driver license.
Must have a CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Able to work without direct supervision.
Customer service skills.
Ability to handle basic maintenance, repairs, and cleaning.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during a shift.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor visas for this position.
For safety-sensitive positions, passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination is required.
Completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure vehicles are fully fueled, fluids are topped off, and vehicles are ready for service.
Clean vehicle interiors according to standards and the contract.
Verify vehicle emergency equipment—including fire extinguishers, body-fluid kits, and first aid kits—is fully stocked and functional.
Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan.
Document and communicate fleet damage to the supervisor.
Keep the fuel island clean, contain spills immediately, and report them to the supervisor.
Maintain the work area in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Clean and mop the shop area daily.
Dispose of trash daily.
Clean and care for landscaping and the lot as needed.
Post notices in vehicles as required by the client.
Assist maintenance staff and the manager as needed.
Ensure the RTSMS conforms to requirements and that its processes deliver intended outputs.
Report RTSMS performance, improvement opportunities, and needs for change or innovation to management.
Promote customer focus throughout the organization.
Maintain the integrity of the RTSMS when changes are planned and implemented.