General Service Worker

Under general supervision, performs daily servicing of District buses, vehicles, and equipment including fueling, lubricating, checking fluid levels, washing and steam cleaning, and other service functions on District buses and vehicles. Related duties that may be assigned.

• Checking and changing the engine, transmission, and differential fluids
• Changing the filters
• Fueling the equipment with proper fuel
• Visually inspecting the vehicles for potential problems and reporting and recording all deficiencies
• Taking the oil samples and recording the appropriate information
• Greasing all of the appropriate mechanical parts
• Checking the air pressure in tires and adjusting as necessary
• Checking all of the lights on the vehicles and replacing the bulbs as necessary
• Replacing the windshield washer fluid
• Washing the exterior of the buses and vehicles
• Steam cleaning the engine and chassis on buses
• Removing the fare box vaults and replacing them with an empty vault
• Sweeping, cleaning, and maintaining work areas; maintaining and repairing District property, facilities, and equipment; and reporting malfunctions to the supervisor
• Performing bus exchanges and minor road calls, and making repairs such as tightening mirrors

• Basic understanding of the mechanical function and operation of engines and vehicles; fueling and lubrication requirements of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles; methods, principles, and standard practices used in fueling and servicing heavy‑duty vehicles; and occupational hazards and safety precautions followed in heavy‑duty bus shops.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision; follow oral and written instructions without difficulty; perform all assigned tasks in a productive, timely, efficient and safe manner; work as an effective team member and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively with other employees and the general public using courtesy, tact, and good judgment, and to act as a positive representative of the District;
  
  meet position attendance requirements; maintain written and computer records; and work in all types of inclement weather for the entire shift including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.

• Two (2) years of experience servicing automotive or heavy equipment including fueling, lubrication, and oil changing.
• A valid Oregon State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class B CDL with a P (Passenger Endorsement) issued by the State of Oregon within three (3) months of employment is required.

Work is performed at night in internal and external environments with exposure to all weather conditions and challenging situations. Equipment utilized includes various transit buses, forklifts and other vehicles and a two‑way radio system.

Continuous 67‑100% of the day. Frequently 34‑66% of the day. Occasional 6‑33% of the day. Intermittent 1‑5% of the day.

• Sitting – intermittent to continuous, surface: bus seat or concrete.
• Standing – frequent to continuous, surface: concrete, tile, asphalt, or steel bus floor. May have to stand on aluminum or wooden ladder intermittently. Performing some duties may require standing up to three hours at a time.
• Walking – continuous, surface: primarily concrete floor or steel bus floor. Distance: 1 ft. to 400 yd. at a time.
• Lifting – frequently to occasional. Weight: up to 50 lbs. Objects lifted: miscellaneous parts and other objects. Forklifts and cranes must not be operated unless training and permission have been obtained from the Director of Maintenance.
• Carrying – frequently to occasional. Weight: up to 50 lbs. Objects carried: miscellaneous parts and other objects. Distance: 1 ft. to 200 ft.
• Pushing/Pulling – intermittent to occasional. Weight: up to 90 lbs. Objects pushed or pulled: miscellaneous parts and other objects. Distance: 1 in. to 6 ft.
• Reaching/Handling with both hands and arms – continuous. Distance varies a few inches to three feet. Occasional…