Service Worker

The Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) is currently seeking to fill a Service Worker position in our Maintenance Department. The DTA is an award-winning transit agency that provides safe, convenient, and affordable public transit service (fixed route and paratransit) within the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. We transport just under 3 million passengers annually by way of our 75+ bus fleet and we employ approximately 200 team members.

The Service Worker is responsible for the cleaning, daily mechanical servicing and general assistance with maintenance-related duties.  The Service Worker is responsible for cleaning the buses, providing mechanical servicing, performing minor maintenance on vehicles, making road calls and bus changes, using the necessary tools and equipment in a competent manner, performing tasks in a safe manner, keeping accurate records as required and assisting maintenance personnel as required. 

The hours for this position are:

Monday and Tuesday: OFF

Wednesday: 11:00pm - 7:00am

Thursday: 11:00pm - 7:00am

Friday: 4:30pm - 1:00am

Saturday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Sunday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Each shift has a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

This is a DOT safety-sensitive position and you are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to random drug screening.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans the interior and exterior of buses. Services each bus to include fueling, fluid checks, lubrication and other necessary tasks as required by the Maintenance Department.  Moves and positions buses to the proper location for use in service.   Assigns the proper type bus to each run as per company policy.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance and repair, i.e., change light bulbs, repair minor interior damage, tighten loose bolts and screws, etc.
• Makes road calls and performs minor maintenance. Makes bus changes, performs minor trouble shooting of mechanical malfunctions and reports to the Maintenance Department for instructions.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Uses all tools, machinery and other equipment for the performance of maintenance tasks in a competent and safe manner.
• Completes all documentation of work completed in accordance with current DTA requirements.
• Operates DTA transit and support vehicles in a safe manner.
• Performs other maintenance-related duties as required.

The performance of the major job functions for this position requires the incumbent to be present at their work setting.  Regular, dependable attendance is necessary for the performance of the job duties. The Duluth Transit Authority reserves the right to assign additional or different duties to employees within this job classification consistent with the changing needs of the Duluth Transit Authority.  Any duties described herein are subject to change at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess the ability to complete the job tasks as assigned.
• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude through education, technical training, work experience or a combination of each.
• Must furnish all required tools. Must demonstrate the ability to operate the require machinery and equipment necessary for the required tasks.
• Must either posses a Minnesota Class A CDL driver's license or equivalent in good standing, OR be willing to obtain a permit and go through on the job CDL training and testing to secure your Class A CDL driver's license or equivalent.
• Must pass a MN DOT physical examination, paid for by the DTA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a computer and other maintenance related machinery.
• Must be able to lift 100lbs to waist level, carry 35lbs, utilize tools, reach, stoop, crawl, bend, kneel, lay on the floor, climb ladders and stairs, push equipment and turn knobs, screws and bolts.

The physical requirement listed in this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, the motor/physical abilities and skills required of this position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodation may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Fringe Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance-full paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• Dental Insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• Vision Insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee and family
• $500 health insurance deductible per person annually, low max out of pocket spend
• Life insurance-fully paid monthly premiums for employee
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Pension-company match of 12%
• Access to Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan
• Free bus passes for employee and immediate family