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Job Class #02-10 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Maintenance Worker I – Transit
Department: Transportation Services
Division: Transit
Supervisor: Operations Supervisor
Job Summary
Under immediate direction, performs work of routine difficulty in the cleaning and maintenance of City
buses and equipment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Cleans, sweeps, pulls vaults and washes buses daily utilizing an automatic bus washer.
Performs routine preventive maintenance to buses; checks and maintains oil, transmission fluid and
coolant at appropriate levels; adds fuel to buses; places buses on hold list based on driver-defect
cards.
Parks buses when cleaned and fueled for use.
Maintains job records.
Updates the distribution of advertising material on buses.
Probes bus fare boxes and puts money in safe.
Locks and secures facility.
Monitors and stocks mechanized fare boxes with transfers.
Drains building air compressor at the end of each night.
Maintains safe and secure environment that is free from hazards.
Sanitizes driver’s area and passenger spaces of each bus daily.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Job Class #02-10 Transit
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Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands
to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The
employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or
balance and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with
assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision and depth perception.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne
particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic
chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather
conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Three months of work experience required. Valid Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record
required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Six months experience in custodial services or in a related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of public transit procedures and schedules. Skill in the operation of buffers, waxers
and other types of cleaning equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and
understand work orders and maintain written job records.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.