Utility Person-Non-CDL-(Part-Time Transit - Frederick

Join the award-winning Transit Services of Frederick County team and enjoy outstanding benefits, flexible schedules, premium pay, and sign-on bonuses! We’re looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to become part of our dynamic and growing team.

Transit Services proudly connects the Frederick community with essential transportation options, including access to jobs, healthcare, education, and more. Through public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance programs, we are dedicated to improving mobility and fostering connections across Frederick County, MD. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

This position is responsible for cleaning Transit Services fleet vehicles and other property and equipment, including passenger shelters and bus stops. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

• Clean, wash and wax fleet vehicles (interior and exterior) and assure that vehicles are kept clean per Trans
  
  IT standards
• Maintain written report of vehicle washes and detailing
• Clean passenger shelters, remove trash and graffiti, and perform minor maintenance and upkeep
• Responsible for the operation, daily/weekly/quarterly maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of the bus wash system and facility
• Conduct periodic inventory of the bus supplies and onboard equipment, schedules, rider bulletins, internal and external commercial ads, etc.
• Maintain an accountability of all cleaning and petroleum byproduct supplies and requisitions
• Compile and prepare daily and periodic written reports (e.g. daily vehicle and bus wash system maintenance, wash system and vehicle supply, etc.)
• Perform non-mechanical vehicle maintenance, such as filling fluids, replacing headlamps, etc.
• Assist with pulling fare boxes
• Assist with bus stop sign inventory, installation and maintenance
• Perform other related duties as required

• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, install signs and notices, etc.
• Knowledge of potential safety hazards associated with basic automotive service, and ability to employ appropriate safety precautions
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all available fleet vehicles permitted with a valid automobile operator's license
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment to wash vehicles and perform minor maintenance functions

Preference may be given for related work experience.

• While in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds, and reach;
  Frequently stoop, perform repetitive motions, and drive;
  Occasionally sitting, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• While in this position, the employee is required to constantly work outdoors;
  Frequently in dirty, dusty, work in confined spaces, and noisy environments;
  Occasionally in indoors, on uneven ground, in hot (over 100 degrees), in cold (under 32 degrees), with chemicals or fumes, potentially exposed to infectious diseases, and required to wear protective equipment.

• The grant that funds this position will determine the duration of the position
• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing