Utility Worker

Palm Tran • Palm Beach County, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A Service or Utility Employee shall be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of service and maintenance labor duties, including but not limited to hoisting, fueling, lubricating, cleaning, and servicing transit coaches, support vehicles, equipment, and related units as assigned. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Palm Tran buses, facilities, shops, buildings, grounds, and service areas while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. In addition, incumbents are responsible for operating Palm Tran transit buses and other agency vehicles as necessary to transport coaches between Palm Tran facilities, maintenance shops, fueling stations, wash bays, and other designated locations. Employees must safely operate agency vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Palm Tran policies and procedures. This is an entry-level classification. Incumbents do not supervise other employees but may provide guidance and direction to newly assigned employees regarding work assignments, equipment operation, safety procedures, and departmental processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or an equivalent recognized certification/GED.
• Six (6) months of related work experience in a position successfully performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties or a position responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or servicing of a variety of vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• A valid CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement OR CDL is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement or have the ability to obtain the required license and endorsement within sixty (60) days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Passenger (P) endorsement OR CDL Learner’s Permit with the Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Transit bus or heavy equipment driving or mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Hoisting, fueling, lubricating, cleaning, and servicing transit coaches, support vehicles, equipment, and related units as assigned.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Palm Tran buses, facilities, shops, buildings, grounds, and service areas.
• Ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
• Operating Palm Tran transit buses and other agency vehicles as necessary to transport coaches between Palm Tran facilities, maintenance shops, fueling stations, wash bays, and other designated locations.
• Safely operating agency vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Palm Tran policies and procedures.
• Providing guidance and direction to newly assigned employees regarding work assignments, equipment operation, safety procedures, and departmental processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED