Vehicle Maintenance Worker

OVERVIEW

Fueling transit coaches and performing other servicing duties: checking and dispensing oil, coolant and transmission fluid. Sweeping and cleaning the interior and exterior of buses, buildings, offices, houses, etc., moving vehicles to be serviced. The Vehicle Maintenance department has several shifts on weekdays and weekends.

• Check power steering fluid leaks and tire pressure
• Add air to tires
• Provide roadside service
• Complete maintenance records

• Obtain and maintain a Class B WA State CDL & passenger endorsement – air brake restriction removed within 120 days of hire.
• Work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays and any shift.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
• Must possess a valid WA State Driver’s license and have excellent driving record.
• High-school graduation and six (6) months experience servicing and cleaning vehicles and buildings, offices, houses, etc...

You must be able to perform work in a standing position 65% of the time with walking estimated about 35% of the shift. You must also have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds without assistance and lift up to 75 pounds with assistance, climb ladders up to 12 feet, perform frequent balancing, stooping, reaching, grasping, and fingering actions. About 75% of your time will be spent outside in all weather conditions.

You must be able to operate transit vehicles and large service equipment.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Starting pay is $27.71 with a swing shift differential of $2.00 per hour and a graveyard differential of $3.00 per hour and a step increase after nine months of satisfactory performance.

Generous benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision for employee and dependents, short-term disability and life insurance. Kitsap Transit also participates in the WA State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan (PERS) and a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays.

Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.