Utility Worker Long Beach Transit

Under the direction of the Utility Supervisor, the Utility Worker performs a variety of duties related to the cleaning and servicing of Long Beach Transit (LBT) buses and other vehicles and equipment, facility grounds, and work areas. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Fuels, checks water and oil levels of LBT vehicles

• Operates buses for servicing and maintenance purposes

• Sweeps, mops, and prepares bus interior and exterior for bus washing 

• Makes bus changes on vehicle routes

• Drives buses between LBT facilities 

• Sweeps, mops, and cleans work areas and grounds

• Assists with moving furniture and equipment

• Removes fare revenue and records information 

• Operates a variety of equipment including forklift and ground scrubber/sweeper

• Places and replaces fliers and advertisements in buses

• Observes safety rules and contributes to a safe working environment for self and     others 

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be 21 years or older with a valid California Class C driver's license, an excellent safe driving record, and the ability to upgrade to a Class B license.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:                  

The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED. Six months of full-time related work experience in a position successfully performing janitorial and/or industrial cleaning duties or a position responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or servicing of a variety of vehicles.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The essential functions of the job are performed in a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions. This job requires stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, walking, carrying, and heavy lifting.

This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.

Martin RIvera