Vehicle Service Worker

Humboldt Transit Authority•Eureka, CA

About The Position

The Vehicle Service Worker performs routine cleaning and fueling of maintenance equipment and HTA vehicles. Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance and the direction of the Shop Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, the position is responsible for cleaning vehicles, fueling them and checking their fluid levels, performing minor vehicle repairs, and cleaning the HTA maintenance facility and parking area. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is planned for a four-day work week with Tuesday through Saturday evening closing shifts. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment and random drug testing mandated by the Federal Transit Administration.

Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver license.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must maintain a valid Class B driver license with a passenger endorsement.
Experience with basic vehicle maintenance, including checking fluid levels.
Good driving record.
Must undergo pre-employment and random drug testing mandated by the Federal Transit Administration.

Responsibilities

Fuel buses, vans, and support/staff vehicles daily and record related data.
Clean the exterior of HTA buses, vans, and support/staff vehicles, including tires, bumpers, and wheels; clean vehicle interiors as assigned.
Sweep and mop buses daily.
Check and maintain essential fluid levels, including engine oil, transmission fluid, and power steering fluid, and record related data.
Assist mechanics with vehicle repairs as requested.
Assist with road calls and replacement of vehicles for revenue service.
Probe fareboxes daily, remove and dump vaults in the authority’s safe, and replace empty vaults in buses or vans.
Monitor the security of the yard and office area during the shift.
Keep the yard free of trash, oil, and debris and maintain the cleanliness of the fueling area daily.
Assist with facility maintenance, including gates, bus washing, and building repairs.
Follow regulations for hazardous-material use and disposal and comply with HTA’s Spill Pollution Prevention Plan.
Perform other miscellaneous tasks and duties as assigned.