Utility Worker - BRTA

Keolis America • Pittsfield, MA

17d

About The Position

The Utility Worker performs basic maintenance, repairs, and cleaning to prepare vehicles for service and maintain the facility. The role ensures vehicles are fueled, fluids are topped off, interiors are cleaned, emergency equipment is stocked and functional, and vehicles are parked according to the facility plan. The worker also maintains the fuel island, shop, work areas, landscaping, and lot; documents and reports fleet damage; posts notices in vehicles as required; and assists maintenance staff and the manager as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

The role supports the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) by helping ensure it meets requirements, processes deliver their intended outputs, performance and improvement needs are reported to management, customer focus is promoted, and system integrity is maintained when changes are planned or implemented.

Applicants must be over 21, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Prior transit utility experience is desired. The job may involve extended periods of physical activity and outdoor work in varying weather, along with exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, and airborne particles. Safety-sensitive employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination; employment is also contingent on a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided. Keolis describes its workplace as drug-free and emphasizes safety and environmental protection.

Requirements

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a CDL or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to handle basic maintenance, repairs, and cleaning.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• 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; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• For this safety-sensitive position, employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Employment is contingent on completion of a background check consistent with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

• Prior transit utility experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance, repairs, and cleaning.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled, fluids are topped off, and vehicles are ready for service.
• Clean vehicle interiors according to the contract.
• Ensure vehicle emergency equipment, including fire extinguishers, body-fluid kits, and first aid kits, is stocked and functional.
• Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan.
• Document fleet damage and communicate it to the manager.
• Maintain and clean the fuel island; immediately contain and report spills to the manager.
• Maintain the work area according to OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Clean and mop the shop area and 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; perform other duties as assigned.
• Support RTSMS compliance and effectiveness, report system performance and opportunities for improvement or change to management, promote customer focus, and maintain system integrity when changes are planned or implemented.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career.
• The safest work environment possible.

What This Job Offers

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