Utility Worker - South Bay (Chula Vista)

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicles and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.  

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

Responsibilities: 

Cleans, fuels, and checks fluid levels of diesel buses under direct supervision.

• Washes exterior of vehicles using power washer and brushes; sweeps and removes trash from vehicles.
• Drives, maneuvers, and parks vehicles
• Fuels buses, replenishes fluids, and logs and records all fluids used.
• Downloads drive cameras; probes fare boxes
• Performs light maintenance to shop areas, fueling stations, and related facilities.
• Reports any maintenance issues to Supervisor.

Other duties as required.

Education, Licensing, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a minimum of one year of driving experience and a good driving record.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to read and follow written and spoken instructions.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abide by Material Safety Data Sheets and all other safety training materials provided.
• Ability to learn shop processes including fueling vehicles and cleaning vehicles.
• Ability to mix and use a variety of cleaning products.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment such as buffers, scrubbing machines, and other heavy cleaning equipment.
• Strong attention to details

Travel requirement (as a percent): <5% for occasional meetings

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to drug testing, physical examination, and a criminal background check.

Physical Demands: 

• Less than 10% of work is accomplished in doors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• Greater than 90% of work is accomplished in an open garage facility.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• May be asked to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, you have access to safety protective gear.

• If you have any questions, please contact us at (619)409-4946.  

• text (619) 213-2982

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.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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