Maintenance Service Worker

 

Classification:

FLSA - Full-time, Hourly, Non Exempt

FMCA-Full-time, Hourly, Non Exempt

Wage: $21 to $23 per hour , Overtime eligible

Reports to: Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Job Summary

Advance Transit is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Maintenance Service Worker to join our team. This safety-sensitive role is vital to ensuring the cleanliness, fueling, and overall upkeep of buses, vehicles, and facilities. If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards and contributing to a well-organized transportation service, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buses and vehicles to determine fuel, oil, and fluid levels; refill as needed.
• Maintain accurate fuel records when electronic tracking is unavailable.
• Refuel gasoline-powered buses and support vehicles at off-site stations.
• Clean and maintain the exterior and interior of buses and support vehicles as directed.
• Perform janitorial tasks for facilities, including offices, bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Conduct grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing, raking, sweeping, shoveling, and sanding.
• Clean bus shelters and perform snow removal, salting, and sanding as required.
• Assist with additional tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance Service Worker.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• License: Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement required (training provided).
• Skills:
  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  • Ability to interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds (frequently up to 75 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance).
  • Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
  • Work in wet/humid conditions and around moving mechanical parts.
• Training:
  • Get paid while training: Advance Transit has designated Trainers to work with both CDL holders as well as to train non-CDL holders to get their Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.Training is a high priority at Advance Transit and a key component of our Safety Program. No experience necessary, we will train the right candidates

Why Join Advance Transit?

• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Comprehensive training provided, including CDL licensing.
• Contribute to a respected transportation service with a focus on safety and community impact.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advance Transit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veterans status, genetics or any other category protected by federal and state law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Advance Transit is committed to providing a workplace that includes people of diverse backgrounds and fully utilizes their talents to achieve its mission. Advance Transit believes that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill the agency’s mission.