Transit Utility Worker ; Port Arthur, TX

Transit Utility Worker I (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $20.1579 – $25.0309, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 07/10/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks under general supervision, and be responsible for safe servicing, general cleaning, light maintenance and fueling of Port Arthur Transit (PAT) revenue fleet and support vehicles. To be responsible for maintenance and custodial services to facilities and grounds in support of mass transit services provided to the general public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from the Transit Maintenance Supervisor.

IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform cleaning service for buses and support vehicles, including regular washing of outside and inside of vehicles, periodic major cleaning tasks to maintain vehicle cleanliness including proper clean-up of body fluid spills.
• Perform routine duties at the fuel island to include checking all vehicle fluid levels, fueling vehicles, sweeping and vacuuming vehicles, running vehicles through automated bus wash, checking tire pressure and exchanging fare box vaults.
• Inspect vehicles for defects, loose fasteners or connectors, mirrors, etc., and report information to maintenance personnel or supervisor for repair if necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance, accountability and proper storage of cleaning supplies and equipment and notify the shop supervisor of needs.
• Maintain order of cleaning supplies and cleanliness of fuel island and other assigned work areas.
• Sweeps, cleans and maintains buildings and other facilities.
• Assist in keeping the facility grounds clean by picking up trash, keeping oil dry on spills, sweeping up used oil dry and properly disposing it as needed.
• Perform facilities maintenance related functions such as landscape maintenance, custodial duties as needed and operate power tools.
• Assist in performing minor maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds and structures, including periodic preventative maintenance, inspection and repairs resulting from vandalism and emergencies.
• Maintain daily logs and complete work requests on assignments.
• Lift, carry and move office furniture and equipment using moving equipment as well as manually.
• Trim hedges, spray and prune flowers, trees and shrubs and mow grounds.
• Perform maintenance and custodial services to transit facilities and passenger shelters such as mowing and weed control, garbage removal, cleaning floor drains, cleaning floors and windows, cleaning restrooms and office areas, painting and repair services, etc.
• Operate and perform daily maintenance of assigned equipment used in transit’s maintenance work, including manual, power and riding mowers, tractors, chainsaws, blowers, weed eaters, and edgers and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain sanitary equipment.
• Responsible for batteries; service, charge, move and change-out. Operates battery-charging equipment.
• Make minor repairs/adjustments to PAT operated vehicles as directed.
• Complete all required reports, lists and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform the duties of a Bus Operator when required.
• Perform routine light maintenance and repairs to transit vehicles such as replacing mirrors and headlights, changing windshield wipers, checking and changing tires, tire mounting, air and fuel filters, and other vehicle parts requiring routine maintenance.
• Drive buses and service vehicles at the bus garage to and from road calls and other off-site servicing locations.
• Park buses and coordinate bus assignments.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with PAT policies, procedures and safety practices in a timely manner.
• Perform related work/duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of

• Routine procedures used in performing service functions on automotive equipment.
• Effective methods and techniques of building and grounds maintenance acquired on the job.
• General operating features of buses and servicing requirements of motor vehicles.
• Simple mechanical principles and procedures of safety precautions when working in and around motor vehicles.
• Proper use of tools and equipment used in general maintenance, repair and servicing of grounds and motor vehicles.

Ability to

• Operate the following equipment and tools: buses, service vehicles, mechanical hand tools, standard garage equipment, automated bus washer, building and grounds maintenance tools and equipment, and all PAT operated vehicles.
• Work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities.
• Learn and use new skills and knowledge quickly.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work day shift, night shift and weekends.
• Perform a variety of physically demanding cleaning and maintenance tasks for extended periods of time.
• Complete written records, reports and forms accurately.
• Speak, read and write English.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.

Physical and environmental requirements

• Work in excessive noise/vibration, make observations, operate…