Transit Utility Worker

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　　Transit Utility Worker

　　Salary

　　$20.38 - $23.77 Hourly

　　Location

　　Pueblo, CO

　　Job Type

　　Transit

　　Job Number

　　2401-T008

　　Department

　　Transit

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/22/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:

　　This is a non-exempt position under the direct supervision of the Transit Maintenance Supervisor. The Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual labor tasks and equipment tasks to include the ability to detail, clean, and maintain fleet vehicles. May perform duties of similar classification of an equal or lower pay grade as required.

　　This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Operates light to heavy-duty trucks and equipment including dump trucks and small forklifts to haul rock, gravel, sand, dirt, and sweeper debris

　　Operates air compressors and generators

　　Utilizes picks and shovels

　　Digs ditches

　　Operates manual and power weed cutters and applies non-restricted chemicals to remove weeds from City property and roadways

　　Operates chain saws and hand saws to trim trees and shrubs and remove brush

　　Operates various hand, power, and riding mowers to cut grass and mulch

　　Removes snow from City parking lots, sidewalks, and facilities

　　Salts and sands roadways

　　Removes leaves and trash from City property

　　Maintains landscapes

　　Performs routine repair and maintenance including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry

　　Performs daily equipment inspections

　　Performs minor repairs to trucks and equipment

　　Compiles daily activity reports including materials used and work accomplished

　　IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

　　Assists in loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, sweepings, debris, and dirt

　　Performs related duties as required

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to:

　　Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds

　　Frequently standing and walking for prolonged periods of time to observe for safety hazards and perform daily functions

　　Frequently climbing ladders and stairs in a multi-level facility to perform general custodial work

　　Using manual dexterity to manipulate supplies, tools, and equipment

　　Using visual acuity (near/distant, color, depth perception and at night) to read operating manuals and instructions, field or construction drawings, safely operate a vehicle and equipment, identify hazards, and perform daily functions

　　Frequently performing activities requiring a full range of body movements including sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, twisting, and balancing

　　Ability to deal with moderate levels of stress including field situations and irate citizens

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

　　The Transit Utility Worker shall possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

　　Knowledge of mathematical computations and tabulations, sufficient to perform the essential functions, which include basic arithmetic, division, and multiplication

　　Knowledge of and ability to use common hand and power tools

　　Ability to read a map

　　Ability to follow oral and written directions

　　Ability to transmit data via two-way communications units (radio)

　　Ability to learn how to safely and properly operate light to heavy-duty vehicles, including the operation of a transit bus

　　Ability to learn to operate picks, shovels, air compressors, generators, and other common labor tools

　　Ability to learn to operate power and riding mowers

　　Ability to learn to operate power trimmers, chain saws, and other power tools

　　Ability to learn to make minor mechanical repairs on trucks and equipment

　　Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle

　　Ability to perform all the job duties in a safe manner

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　ln addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, the position requires:

　　A high school diploma or GED

　　Class B, Commercial Driver's License, unrestricted, with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement at the time of appointment

　　License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on Pueblo Transit business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification

　　During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify Pueblo Transit immediately upon changes to the status of their license

　　SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

　　As a condition of the employment offer, the selected candidate must possess an unrestricted Colorado CDL Permit by the time of hire. Within the first six months of employment, the incumbent must obtain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the P-2 endorsement.

　　The required license must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain the license may result in demotion or termination. Failure to maintain the license may result in demotion or termination.

　　Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information. This requirement applies to all existing employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

　　BENEFITS:

　　The “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting provides a summary of the benefits associated with this position

　　Pueblo Transit offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Our retirement plan is through Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association.

　　Agency

　　City of Pueblo

　　Address

　　301 West B Street Pueblo, Colorado, 81003

　　Phone

　　719-553-2635

　　Website

　　http://www.pueblo.us/jobs