Maintenance Attendant - Route at Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)

Job Title:  Route Maintenance Attendant

Division: Operations

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: 4305 East 21^st Avenue

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.02/per Union Contract

POSITION PURPOSE:

Repairs and maintains equipment, fixtures, shelters, park-n-rides and buildings owned by HART.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Install, repair, replace and paint benches, shelters, signs and other amenities.
• Re-label signs and maintain information kiosks.
• Bus stop maintenance to include trash removal, glass cleaning, pest control, grass cutting, test solar light systems and use blower to clean pad.
• Maintains the safety and cleanliness of park-n-ride areas.
• Travel HART routes inspecting signs, cleanliness and complete necessary repairs for all bus stops.
• Uses various hand tools, power tools and measuring devices to make minor modifications, fabricate brackets, posts, or other items required to maintain the integrity of route amenities.
• Performs all other work-related duties as assigned.

 MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, preferred
• Some general repair and maintenance experience.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used:

• Forklift, lot sweeper, portable steam washer, maintenance tools.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have or be able to obtain Florida Driver’s License within 10 days of hire.
• Forklift certification, preferred but not needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to learn safe operation of equipment i.e. forklift, lot sweeper and portable steam washer.
• Ability to perform task requiring physical strength and endurance, where required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
• Ability to meet attendance requirement.
• Ability to be an effective team player.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in bench, sign, shelter, park-n-ride repair and installation.
• Sign installation locations to alleviate interference with underground utilities and other obstacles.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions, and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
• Care of materials i.e. decals, metal, glass and wood.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• 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 necessary to perform all duties.
• 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.