Paratransit Service Worker

Paratransit Service Worker

SALARY:  $19.97 - $24.96 Hourly

DEPARTMENT:  Paratransit Operations (SacRT GO)

OPENING DATE:  07/27/22

RECRUITMENT TYPE:  Internal/External

DESCRIPTION:

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DMV PRINTOUT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. As a result of the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, SacRT will accept online DMV printouts until further notice.

Cleans and services all SacRT GO coaches, other vehicles and related service areas.  Operates buses for servicing and maintenance purposes.  Practices safe work processes and performs related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

This is a general listing of job functions and does not represent a complete listing of the positions responsibilities.

·        Sweeps, mops, steams, scrapes, washes, and removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of buses.

·        Sweeps and mops garage floors, pits, parking lots, and service areas.

·        Lifts, moves and dumps trash containers.

·        Cleans Maintenance Offices, Storage Rooms and other areas as assigned.

·        Performs daily visual vehicle inspections, reporting all defects.

·        Makes non-mechanical road calls.

·        Checks and replaces consumables and equipment as necessary. Replaces accessories such as light bulbs, mirrors, wiper blades and seat cushions.

·        Checks engine fluids, refilling as needed.  Operates CNG fueling equipment.

·        May be required to drive buses within Service Yard and between SacRT locations.

·        Operates a variety of equipment including forklifts, ground scrubber/sweeper, power washer, blower and upholstery cleaning equipment.

·        Installs and replaces vandal guards.  Places and replaces fliers and advertisements in buses.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent.
 
Experience: Six (6) months of full-time experience performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties or a position responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or servicing of a variety of vehicles.
 
Required Licenses and/or Certificates:  Possession of a Class B Driver's License permit with Passenger endorsement on the first day of appointment and the ability to obtain a Class B California Driver's License with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of appointment. Satisfactory driving record as determined by the SacRT.

Forklift Operator certification or the ability to obtain a Forklift certificate with 90 days of appointment.

Candidates must submit a DMV printout dated March 1, 2022, or thereafter, at the time of application, in order to be considered. Only DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. As a result of the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, SacRT will accept online DMV printouts until further notice.

Note: Although there are certain recreational activities now legal in the state of California, if you’re not able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, you will not be considered for this position.   

FILING INSTRUCTIONS/SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application and DMV printout, as outlined above, is required for this position. Applications, job announcements, and the complete job description are available at our website at www.sacrt.com.
 
Completed employment application and DMV printout, as outlined above must be submitted online. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 556-0298.
 

SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS. 

SacRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorites/Women/Disabled/Veterans

This position falls under the IBEW, Local 1245 Collective Bargaining Unit.