Utility Worker

Job Description
A Service or Utility Employee shall be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of service and maintenance labor duties, including but not limited to hoisting, fueling, lubricating, cleaning, and servicing transit coaches, support vehicles, equipment, and related units as assigned. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Palm Tran buses, facilities, shops, buildings, grounds, and service areas while ensuring a safe and organized work environment.

In addition, incumbents are responsible for operating Palm Tran transit buses and other agency vehicles as necessary to transport coaches between Palm Tran facilities, maintenance shops, fueling stations, wash bays, and other designated locations. Employees must safely operate agency vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Palm Tran policies and procedures.

Job Description
A Service or Utility Employee shall be able to satisfactorily perform a variety of service and maintenance labor duties, including but not limited to hoisting, fueling, lubricating, cleaning, and servicing transit coaches, support vehicles, equipment, and related units as assigned. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of Palm Tran buses, facilities, shops, buildings, grounds, and service areas while ensuring a safe and organized work environment.

In addition, incumbents are responsible for operating Palm Tran transit buses and other agency vehicles as necessary to transport coaches between Palm Tran facilities, maintenance shops, fueling stations, wash bays, and other designated locations. Employees must safely operate agency vehicles in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local, and Palm Tran policies and procedures.
This is an entry-level classification. Incumbents do not supervise other employees but may provide guidance and direction to newly assigned employees regarding work assignments, equipment operation, safety procedures, and departmental processes.

• High School Diploma or an equivalent recognized certification/GED.
• Six (6) months of related work experience successfully performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties, or experience in a position responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and/or servicing of a variety of vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A or B, with Passenger (P) endorsement.
• A copy of the applicant’s current valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License must be included with the application.

• Transit bus or heavy equipment driving or mechanical experience.

Exposure to extreme noise when interfacing within the shop. Decibel range of 85+ duration on an occasional level. Exposure to fumes/orders and chemical hazards when out in the field or shop.
Subject to all weather conditions.
All employees of Palm Tran may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affitative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Palm Tran provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Tran Human Resources Department.

EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).

Palm Tran offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including:
Healthcare, Dental Coverage, Over-age Dependent Coverage, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Spousal & Dependent Life Coverage, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account, Credit Union, Legal Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Palm Tran - ATU Pension Plan, Holidays, Sick & Vacation Leave, Deferred Compensation, Employee Discounts, and much more.