Vehicle Service Attendant

Community Transit•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Vehicle Service Attendant, you will safely perform routine fueling, minor servicing, and cleaning of coaches and other Community Transit vehicles. You will work under the general direction of the VSA Lead and follow established procedures and methods. The role is performed primarily on a fuel island, using cleaning and fueling tools and equipment, as well as standard office equipment and keyboards. Employees and their families are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and may enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. The position also includes Washington Paid Sick Leave, 19 days (152 hours) of paid time off in the first year, and 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. This is a safety-sensitive position under the U.S. Department of Transportation and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under DOT and Community Transit authority.

Requirements

Possess a valid Washington State driver's license at the time of hire and have a safe driving record.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions for job assignments.
Possess a Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or a learner’s permit with passenger and air brake restrictions lifted, before hire.
Permit holders must pass on-site training to obtain a Washington State CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements within 90 days of hire.
Current Washington CDL holders must pass training on driving Community Transit’s fleet within 90 days of hire.
Be able to work in all types of weather and in environments with grease, dust, dirt, chemicals, solvents, carbon monoxide, shop fumes, and diesel fumes from vehicles and machinery.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
Be willing and able to work any shift assigned to meet agency needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Be able to lift more than 50 pounds.
Know hazards and safety precautions for working in a shop environment and using safety equipment.
Foster an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values and supporting its vision and mission; promote team commitment, pride, trust, cooperation, and shared goals; and demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
Use company equipment, including the fuel island, steam cleaner, and bus wash, properly and safely to service equipment.
Communicate effectively with Community Transit staff, customers, and vendors.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude.
Participation in a vocational or community college diesel mechanics program.

Responsibilities

Perform regular fueling and exterior and interior cleaning of coaches and other Community Transit vehicles.
Perform minor servicing of coaches and other vehicles, including checking oil, water, transmission, power steering, and wiper fluids.
Operate transit coaches and support vehicles as authorized and necessary to perform primary responsibilities.
Assist mechanics on road calls, including moving coaches into or out of the facility and providing other assistance as needed.
Advise mechanics or other employees about equipment condition problems.
Perform general cleaning to maintain a safe and professional work environment.
Promote and maintain professional and respectful interactions within Community Transit and with external customers.
Assist in chaining vehicles.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.