Utility Worker

Utility Worker I

Detroit Transportation Corporation

This role is classified as Non‑Exempt Union within the Maintenance Department. It is a full‑time position, starting at $16.00/hr the position requires hands‑on custodial and maintenance duties, ensuring safety, reliability, and cleanliness of DPM vehicles and associated areas.

The DPM Utility Worker I performs a variety of non‑technical tasks to support system maintenance, ensuring safety, availability, reliability, cleanliness, and appearance of DPM vehicles, structures, station areas, guideways, MCF, shop, and administrative areas through custodial and maintenance duties.

• Cleans both the interior and exterior of DPM vehicles, as well as maintenance areas when needed.
• Transports materials between vendors, stores, and maintenance staff.
• Clears debris from guideways, storm sewers, drains, gutters, and downspouts; removes snow and ice from walkways.
• Performs custodial duties inside and outside buildings as necessary.
• Carries out general labor tasks as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle (4‑wheel drive/standard transmission) with a valid driver's license.
• Participates in technical, safety, and driver training as required.
• Conducts on‑the‑spot assessments of any unusual vehicle or guideway conditions.
• Assists Mechanical and Electronic Technicians with specific systems as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: General labor experience in building maintenance.

• Knowledge of snow removal and de‑icing techniques.
• General understanding of mixing various chemical solutions for different purposes.
• Ability to apply safety procedures when using gasoline‑powered vacuum cleaners.
• Proficient in using a wide range of equipment and tools, including trucks, cars, forklifts, vacuum cleaners, buffing equipment, vehicle workstations, hydraulic lifts, mops, brushes, paint brushes, and shovels.

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside of an office setting.
• The majority of the work will be in an office, but the position may require work outside of regular office hours for special program events.
• Must perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations: walk, stand, sit, speak, hear, use manual dexterity; prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and some sitting at a desk and working on a computer; lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a complete physical examination and drug screen.
• Must have a driver’s record compliant with DTC Driving Policy.
• Must maintain certification of DPM task requirements.

Job type:
Full‑time | Seniority level:
Entry level | Job function:
Administrative | Industry: Truck Transportation