Utility Worker

The responsibilities of the Utility employee are to assist the mechanics in the maintenance, daily cleaning, washing, fueling, and inspection of Authority vehicles. Duties may also include cleaning of the Authority buildings, grounds, and other property throughout the service area.

The importance of the work performed by the Utility employee cannot be overemphasized. Substandard work and inattention to detail will soon be noticed in the appearance and operation of Authority vehicles and property. Every effort must be made to see that this work is done precisely as outlined below.

1) Daily Bus Work

• On each operating day, the following tasks must be performed on every vehicle that was in service that day.

a) Bus Sweeping

• The bus interior is to be carefully swept. Special attention is to be paid to areas under seats, around seat legs and stanchions, and the driver’s compartment.

b) Interior Inspection

• While sweeping, the interior must be inspected for cut or torn seats, lost and found items, vandalism, or equipment defects. Any defects requiring repair will be outlined on Defect forms. Vehicles are to be checked for proof of insurance and registration forms. Winter only: check salt supply and refill as needed.

c) Clean Dash

• The dashboard must be thoroughly cleaned and any non-essential papers, used transfers, or other litter are to be discarded.

d) Handrails and Stanchions

• All passenger handrails and stanchions will be thoroughly wiped clean.

e) Fuel Bus

• All vehicles will be fueled at the end of each operating day with the proper grade of gasoline or diesel fuel. The amount and type of fuel dispensed must be recorded on the Vehicle Fuel Form.

f) Wash Bus

• The exterior of each bus will be thoroughly washed and rinsed to remove accumulated road soil, salt etc. (
  
  Note:
  
  This may be omitted when weather conditions allow buses to remain clean.)

g) Clean Windows

• All windows will be cleaned inside and out.

h) Mechanical Inspection

• The following mechanical items must be checked and recorded as indicated:
  Engine Oil
  - Daily;
  Transmission Fluid
  - Daily;
  Coolant
  - Daily;
  Tires
  - Hammer Check
  - Daily;
  Gauge Check
  - Once per week;
  Wear Check
  - Daily;
  Lights
  - Daily; Battery
  - Once per week; Fan Belts
  - Daily; Power Steering
  - Daily.

i) Empty farebox vault

• Fare vaults are to be removed and a new vault is inserted each day. Vault changes are recorded on the Bus Vault form. Removed vaults must be locked in the Vault room when this task is complete.

j) Servicing of Vehicle Tires and Rims

• Both mounting and dismounting.

k) Parking of vehicles

• Vehicles parked in the bus barn will be arranged in a way that allows the first buses in operation the next day to be closest to the exit.

l) Red-Tagged Vehicles

• All vehicles being held for repair will have a red tag on the steering wheel describing the repair needed.

2) Building Maintenance

• Utility workers are also charged with maintaining authority buildings. Listed below are tasks to be completed in this regard.

a) Clean Restroom

• (as needed per management request). Sweep floors, clean sinks and toilet bowls. If needed, install new toilet tissue and paper towels. Clean mirrors and empty wastebaskets. Clean walls, doors, etc., as needed.

b) Empty Trash Receptaclesc) Clean Bus Maintenance and Storage Area

• When and as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

d) Hose down the Bus Storage floor

• When and as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

e) Clean Building Windows

• As needed
  - Clean all exterior glass and all windows in Administration and shop area. Skylights to be cleaned as needed.

f) Responsible for Night Security Lock-Up

• Alarms, doors, and gates.

g) Responsible for taking both stick and pump readings3) Outside Maintenance

• In addition to cleaning the interior and exterior of Authority buildings, maintaining the outside of Authority property and bus shelters, is also required. This will include:

a) Cleaning of Sidewalks and Driveways

• As Needed. Sweep sidewalks, and pick up trash, and debris.

b) Cleaning of Passenger Shelters

• Weekly
  - Each shelter is to be swept and windows cleaned. Check for loose screws and fasteners and evidence of vandalism. Summer months
  - Trim grass around shelters. Monthly
  - Wash the entire shelter, in addition to weekly maintenance.

c) Snow Removal

• As Needed
  - Clear snow from walks and driveways around buildings, and doorways. Apply ice control product. Clear snow from passenger boarding areas at the Downtown Transfer Center, bus shelters, and designated bus stops. Apply ice control product as needed. Snowplows and snow blowers will be…