Maintenance Service Worker

Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact on your community? TriMet's Operations team has an incredible opportunity for you! We're currently seeking highly motivated Maintenance Service Workers to join our world-class team and help keep the Portland area moving. With an excellent starting pay of $21.75, a $2 shift differential for overnight work between 6pm and 6am, and automatic increases every 6 months, you'll find comfort knowing you're making an awesome wage!

As a Maintenance Service Worker at TriMet, you'll have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects and tasks that will challenge and inspire you keep learning every day. You'll be responsible for ensuring that our buses, trains, buildings, and grounds are clean, serviced, and operating at their best, all to provide the best possible experience for our customers and employees.

You'll have the chance to do everything from fueling buses and cleaning shelters to attaching snow chains and transporting fareboxes. This is a critical and varied role that requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

But that's not all - at TriMet, we value our employees and are committed to providing competitive pay and excellent benefits for you and your family. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a growing and dynamic organization, with opportunities for advancement and career development.

So if you're ready to join a world-class team and make a real difference in the Portland community, we want to hear from you! If you enjoy learning new things, making a difference, and being part of a well-oiled machine, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do
1. Fuel, monitor and record fluid levels, vacuum interior, wash exterior, and park vehicles.
2. Clean the interior of vehicles; remove graffiti, clean exterior when necessary.
3. Maintain cleanliness and appearance of District shops, stations, shelters, benches, park and ride lots, track way, and their furnishings.
4. Use power and hand implements, using chemicals to accomplish the above when necessary.
5. Sign-out vehicles for service, exchange and transport fare boxes.
6. Attach and remove snow chains, under the supervision of a mechanic.

What You Need

Willingness to work Graveyard shift, weekends, etc
A minimum of a High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent is required.
A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience in maintenance, mechanical, automotive, diesel, electrical, janitorial, or a related field is required.
At a minimum, applicant must be 19 years of age and possess a valid and active driver's license for the past three (3) years. Safe driving record, meeting the established criteria: Ability to obtain and maintain Oregon intrastate CDL Class "B" (available at age 18) or Washington interstate CDL Class "B" license (available at age 21), with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on airbrakes. If you do not have a CDL Class B license as specified, a CDL Class B permit with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on airbrakes is required before starting.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

We're always looking for motivated and hard-working individuals with a curious mindset to join us, and we want to hear from you! Are you interested in this opportunity, but not sure that you meet our qualifications? Please submit your application and we’ll be happy to help you learn more about coming aboard with TriMet.

Selection Criteria
1. Ability to safely operate district vehicles, servicing equipment and tools.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, consultants, and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities and/or other vulnerable populations.
3. Ability to measure fluid levels, read meters and post data accurately to record.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
6. Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
7. Ability to work outdoors in cold, rainy and inclement weather
8. Ability to work assigned shift (day, evening, graveyard) and locations throughout the Metro region.
9. Ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit prior to start date.
10. Ability to pass the required post-offer job-related physical and drug screen for this position.

Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

Application Review/Work Record Review

• Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) 962- 3477 or (503) 503-962-7440.
• Verification of High School diploma or GED
• Job Orientation / Supplemental Tests
• Panel Interview
• Criminal Background Check / Reference Check
• Medical Examinations & Drug Screenings
• CDL Class B Permit or License

Union Employee Benefits

• Get full-time medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement plan with generous company contribution.
• One week of paid vacation and up to 40 hours sick leave in the first year of employment, with time off increasing after the first year.
• An expansive Employee Assistance Program with free access to mental health and counseling services, legal assistance, financial coaching and home ownership programs.
• All employees and eligible family members can receive an annual transit pass (valued up to $1,200).
• Employees and eligible family members have exclusive 24-hour access to five on-site fitness centers, with plans starting at $13/month.

https://trimet.org/careers

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/trimet/jobs/4076874/maintenance-service-worker?keywords=Service%20Worker&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able and willing to work swing and/or graveyard shifts?

Work Location: In person