Vehicle Service Worker

Community Transit • Everett, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Vehicle Service Worker, you will follow established procedures to safely perform routine inspections, servicing, lubrication, and minor repairs on diesel-powered buses and gasoline or diesel-powered automotive equipment, under the general direction of the Lead Mechanic.

Requirements

• Must possess a Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or learner’s permit with passenger and air brake restrictions lifted before hire. Permit holders must pass on-site training to obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire. Current Washington CDL holders must pass training on driving Community Transit’s fleet within 90 days of hire.
• Able to demonstrate a good driving record (no more than 2 moving violations and 2 accidents in the past 5 years) based on a 5-year driving records report.
• Experience in and understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand service manuals and find information to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions for job assignments.
• Possession of a starter set of tools and a toolbox at time of hire.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Able to speak, understand, read, and write in English.
• Willing and able to work any shift assigned to meet agency needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy equipment repair shops.
• Safe use of compressed air.
• Safe and proper use of tools used in the industry/trade including, but not limited to, the use of jacks, wrenches, grease guns, hydraulic hoists, cleaning materials, and other tools and equipment used in the service and repair of heavy equipment.
• Ability to use company equipment properly and safely to service equipment (fuel island, steam cleaner, bus wash, etc.).
• Entering data into the work order system with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effectively communicating with Community Transit staff, customers, and vendors.
• Interpersonal skills and working with diverse populations.
• Applying an intentional focus on equity and inclusion to support an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in preventive maintenance inspections/DOT Inspections
• One year of experience servicing various types of vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined safety inspections, preventive maintenance, and servicing of buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, and equipment, following established standards.
• Operate vehicles such as transit coaches and support vehicles as authorized and necessary to accomplish primary responsibilities. Maintain proper licensing to operate all vehicles.
• Change oil and filters, grease and lubricate buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, and equipment.
• Record all work performed and parts used. Complete documentation on the appropriate forms as required.
• Identify general mechanical faults and convey them to a mechanic or lead for further analysis.
• Use the Maintenance management software system to create preventive maintenance and repair work orders. Submit work orders for review and scheduling by the Lead Mechanic.
• Steam clean vehicles as required.
• Perform general cleaning to maintain a professional work environment in the shop.
• Actively promote and maintain professional and respectful interactions with Community Transit staff and external customers.
• Assist with installing tire chains when required by weather conditions.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 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 have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.
• In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees