Transit Utility Worker

Salary : $55,031.81 Annually
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Job Number: 2023-00581
Department: Metro Transit
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 11:59 PM Central
Comp. Group/Range: 41/04
General Description
Come join the Metro Transit team! This is exciting and responsible skilled building and grounds maintenance work performed in support of multiple Metro Transit facilities and operations. Employees perform a broad range of maintenance and repair activities applicable to Metro facilities to include general building and grounds maintenance, and electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repair work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor.

• $2,116.61 bi-weekly - initial salary
• $2,160.99 bi-weekly - after 6 months

An in-person multiple choice exam MAY be required as part of this recruitment. Depending on the number of applicants, random selection may be used to determine who will be invited to take the exam.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Alter, repair and maintain interior and exterior walls, ceiling, roofs and floors.
• Maintain and repair windows, screens, and sky lights. Prepare and paint/stain wood or metal surfaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, landscaping, tree and shrub trimming, snow shoveling, plowing, and ice removal.
• Pavement marking of parking lot.
• Operate and maintain ARC, TIG and gas/cutting welding equipment.
• Operate and maintain powers saws, planers, sanders, drills and related power and hand tools. Erect scaffolding.
• Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
• Check and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance on boiler and utility plant buildings.
• Maintain, repair and operate snow plow equipment, lawn mowers, sweepers, scrubbers, and building equipment such as air compressors, wash rack equipment, air conditioning units, hydraulic vehicle hoists, fuel distribution system, heating pumps and distributing piping, ventilating and other installed equipment.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
All applicants will be considered for this position. Depending on the number of applicants, random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the process.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
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Special Requirements
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not required to be hired as a Transit Utility Worker. However, employees who want to work overtime in the service lane must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds. In addition, employees must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, climb and reach for extended periods of time. This position may require some work outdoors in all types of weather.
The City of Madison offers excellent pay and benefits for employees. City Ordinances, handbooks, and labor contracts provide specifics; the description here is not to be considered a binding statement but offers an informal summary.
Compensation
The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.
Benefits
The City offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules. A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our for more information.
Leave
Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation. The general vacation schedule is below.
After 1 year 10 work days of vacation
After 7 years 15 days
After 11 years 20 days
After 19 years 25 days
After 27 years 27 days
Employees earn 5 personal days in addition to vacation.
Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 1 paid leave day (the Friday after Thanksgiving).
Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.
Retirement
The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Insurance
The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability)
• Long Term Care Insurance

Other Benefits
The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including:
• 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bus Pass on Madison Metro
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Employer-paid Training