Garageperson - Part Time

City Of Janesville Diversity Statement

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life’s opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated. As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.

To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one’s potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of “Wisconsin’s Park Place.”

Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs basic garage duties on heavy-duty diesel-powered passenger busses and support vehicles, and related miscellaneous tasks in support of Transit System maintenance and operations.

Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.

Supervises:
None

Has regular work contact with the general public, Janesville Transit customers, Janesville Transit staff, and Janesville Transit Management.

Regular hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 2-3 evenings per week, 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; plus, alternate Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; additional times as arranged. Total of 14 to 29 hours per week.

• Performs daily fueling, washing, cleaning, and parking of transit buses.
• Performs miscellaneous building/grounds/facility cleaning and maintenance at garage, Transfer Center, passenger shelters, etc.
• Assists with miscellaneous seasonal work assignments (e.g.: snow removal, cleanup/painting of buildings and grounds, “Top to Bottom” bus cleaning)
• Assists full-time maintenance personnel as needed with miscellaneous shop duties.
• Serves as a limited fill-in and bus driver during emergency situations, (i.e. to switch-out a defective, damaged, or broken-down bus) and assists drivers running late on routes, filling-in for a bus driver who is involved in a break-down or accident, etc.
• Takes the lead in operating the fuel line, completing necessary fuel line paperwork when full-time employees are unavailable to work.
• Opens Transit Services Center and prepares buses for service every Saturday.
• Closes and secures the facility and all vehicles on weekdays and Saturdays when full-time employees are unavailable to work.
• Performs other special projects and other duties as assigned or required during regular and non-business hours, including providing support as a part of any City response to essential or emergency operations.

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum three years’ driving experience is required.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
• If not already fully licensed for commercial driving with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions, must possess a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit, issued from the State Motor Vehicle Department, and present to Human Resources upon date of hire with the City of Janesville. Applicant will not be allowed to begin employment without proof of a valid Commercial Driver Learning Permit.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 60 calendar days of date of hire.
• Excellent driving record, as reported by State Motor Vehicle Department.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Requires familiarity with bus routes.

• Working with the public in a fair and consistent manner; maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties.

• Pass pre-employment DOT physical examination including drug screen. Ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
• Work independently to make routine decisions, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines without continual supervisory…