Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance Attendant at Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)

Job Title: Maintenance Attendant - Vehicle

Division: Operations

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: 4305 East 21^st Ave., Tampa, FL

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.02 (per union contract)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Maintains cleanliness and appearance of HART’s vehicles.  Performs cleaning, repairs and/or preventative maintenance of vehicles owned by HART.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Cleans the interior and exterior of transit vehicles including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows and cleaning upholstery.
• Sanitizes transit vehicles including common touch points and areas of concern.
• Empties all waste receptacles.
• Reports any interior damage to the supervisor.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. certificate, preferred.
• Must be minimum eighteen (18) years of age.
• Some general repair and maintenance experience.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used: 

• Forklift, lot sweeper, portable steam washer, maintenance tools.
• Forklift certification preferred but not required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 10 days of hire or moving to the State of Florida.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn safe operation of equipment i.e. forklift, lot sweeper and portable steam washer.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance where required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Familiarity with basic tools used in general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions, and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
• Care of materials i.e. decals, metal, glass and wood.
• Exposure to extreme noise when interfacing in the shop. Decibel range of 85+ duration on an occasional level.
• Exposure to mechanical hazards, fumes/odors and chemical hazards in the shop areas.
• Subject to all weather conditions.
• Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and speaking.
• Visual acuity is necessary to perform all duties.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a timely fashion on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to accurately memorize and retain details.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities internally and externally.
• Analytical/problem solving ability.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Ability to be a flexible, effective team player.
• Standard office practices, procedures and equipment

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Frequent periods of walking and sitting.
• Frequent periods of standing and squatting.
• Occasional periods of lifting and carrying supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to hear, see, speak, and perceive color, depth and texture.
• May be exposed to potentially intimidating and/or unreceptive members of the public; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, extreme noise and physical harm.