Description

Maintenance Service Employee

Maintains and fuels all buses, activity, and commercial buses in conjunction with Transdev Maintenance Department: dispenses fuel, checks oil, maintains accurate stick and meter readings, stocks required supplies and equipment, and coordinates the flow of buses to ensure safe operation.  Performs light maintenance as necessary to buildings and grounds.

Major Responsibilities

        Opens the gates to the lot and checks bus parking areas to ensure all can be dispatched in a timely manner.  Re-positions any buses that may impede the traffic in the yard.        Opens the fuel island, takes accurate stick and meter readings, and turns in inventory sheets at the end of the day.        Maintains accurate records and completes Bulk Fuel Receiving Report, Fuel Variance Report, Closing Month-end Report and Meter Calibration Report.        Notifies the Contract Manager or designee when a fuel delivery is required and ensures that accurate stick readings are taken before and after delivery.  In addition, ensures that proper procedure is followed during delivery.        Checks and fills the oil, antifreeze, power steering, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid and belts on buses being fueled.  Ensures that adequate supplies to perform checks are maintained at the fuel island.  Communicates with the shop foreman regarding supplies and oil inventory dispensed into equipment.        Twice a week, checks tires for damage and proper air pressure.  Tire damage must be reported to the shop immediately.        Inspects all buses during fueling or on a regularly scheduled basis for physical damage.  Any damage will be reported immediately to the Contract Manager or designee.        Maintains the required inventory in the spill barrel and notifies the Contract Manager any time supplies are used or replaced.        In the event of a fuel spill, takes all necessary steps to contain the spill.  The Contract Manager or designee must be notified immediately.        Maintains adequate inventories and supplies to make minor repairs and facilitate the washing of buses.        Performs light interior and exterior maintenance on buses or trucks as required.   This includes but is not limited to seat repair, two-way radio installation and replacement, AM-FM radio installation and replacement and antenna installation and replacement, mirror adjustment and replacement, jump starting buses and lamp replacement.        Cleans interiors and exteriors of buses as required to maintain cleanliness of the fleet.        Performs maintenance of buildings and grounds to include yard cleanliness, grass and weeds or any other yard projects that are assigned as necessary.        Maintains the appropriate credentials to drive a regular route or charter as required to cover the day’s activities.        Picks up and delivers parts and buses as needed.        Follows all safety standards and guidelines, including but not limited to: (1) The wearing of Safety Glasses, (2) The wearing of steel-toed safety shoes, (3) Safety gloves as needed, (4) Proper attire.        Performs any other management requests or directives as requested.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required

       High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)

Minimum Experience & Skills Required

        Intermediate mechanical aptitude and 3 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience         Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards         Valid driver’s license         Intermediate problem-solving ability         Comfortable using hand tools         Strong customer service skills and communication skills         Ability to work independently as well as part of a team         Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment         Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job         Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers         Possess adequate mechanic tool inventory to complete all assigned duties and maintained in a clean and safe manner

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

         Maintenance Shop environment with dust, dirt and grease conditions         Ability to work under all weather conditions         Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds         Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic’s creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment

About Transdev:

Corporate office is based near Chicago, Transdev is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, streetcar, paratransit, and shuttle services. Transdev is committed to being the trusted partner of cities and transit authorities through quality execution and innovations in mobility. Its parent company, Transdev Group, is a leading global operator and integrator of mobility operating in 17 countries and provides passengers the freedom to connect to what they care about in their cities. www.transdevna.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.