Vehicle Service Attendant

Overview

As a Vehicle Service Attendant, you will safely perform routine fueling, minor servicing, and cleaning of coaches and other Community Transit vehicles.  You will work under the general direction of the VSA Lead and follow established procedures and methods.

Essential Duties

• Perform regular fueling and exterior and interior cleaning of coaches and other Community Transit vehicles.  
• Perform minor servicing of coaches and other vehicles, such as checking oil, water, transmission, power steering, or wiper fluids. 
• Operate vehicles such as transit coaches and support vehicles as authorized and necessary to accomplish primary responsibilities.
• Assist mechanics on road calls, including moving a coach in or out of the facility and assisting mechanics as needed.
• Advise mechanics or other employees about equipment condition problems.
• Perform general cleaning to maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Actively promote and maintain professional and respectful interactions within Community Transit and with external customers.
• Assist in chaining vehicles.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license at the time of hire and have a safe driving record.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions for job assignments.

Entry Requirements

• Must possess a Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Learner’s Permit with passenger and air brake restriction lifted before hire. Permit holders must pass on-site training to obtain a Washington State Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire.  Current Washington CDL holders must pass training on driving Community Transit’s fleet within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with grease, dust, dirt, chemicals, solvents, carbon monoxide, shop environment fumes, and diesel fumes from vehicles and machinery.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift assigned to meet the agency’s needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds.

Knowledge Requirements 

• Hazards and safety precautions for working in a shop environment and using safety equipment.

Skill Requirements 

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions 
• Ability to use company equipment (fuel island, steam cleaner, bush wash, etc.) properly and safely to service equipment.
• Effectively communicate with Community Transit staff, customers, and vendors.
• Interpersonal skills and working with diverse populations

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Participation in a vocational or Community College Diesel Mechanics Program.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

90-100% of your work will be performed on a fuel island and requires you to operate cleaning and fueling tools and equipment, and standard office equipment and keyboards.

Application and Selection Process

Only on-line applications will be accepted and must include a completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position closes. 

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position.  The evaluation process may include interviews, background checks, reference checks and various performance tests.

PLEASE NOTE:

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. This position is considered safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation and is subject to drug and alcohol testing under both DOT and Community Transit authority.

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.