Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.61 - $22.05
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
vacation
Holidays
sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
Retirement
flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Employee Discounts
training programs
Bereavement Pay
Employee assistance program
credit union
longevity pay
Injury leave
voluntary accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Job Description
The City of Wichita, located in Kansas, is one of the key municipalities dedicated to providing efficient and reliable transit services to its residents. Wichita Transit, the department responsible for public transportation within the city, plays a crucial role in ensuring that daily commuters and travelers have access to safe and comfortable transit options. The department is well-regarded for its commitment to quality service, employee welfare, and maintaining safety standards throughout its operations. Wichita Transit operates a fleet of public transit vehicles and employs dedicated personnel to maintain and service these vehicles as well as related facilities to guarantee optimal... Show More
Job Requirements
- Working knowledge of cleaning materials for vehicle interiors and exterior windows
- working knowledge of cleaning materials for transit facilities and properties
- ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- ability to lift and carry bulky objects up to 50 pounds with assistance for heavier items
- ability to push, pull, and control equipment up to 350 pounds
- ability to climb a six foot ladder while carrying cleaning equipment up to 20 pounds
- tolerance for minor chemical exposure
- ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and stretching for up to seven and one-half hours
- ability to safely climb ladders and walk carrying awkward materials
- ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- ability to demonstrate safe body mechanics
- ability to empty trash bags weighing up to 40 pounds
- ability to lift a 40 pound bucket of water up to 34 inches high or move it six feet
- ability to service buses including fueling and general cleaning
- ability to climb and make repairs up to 25 feet
- knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- ability to perform bus change outs
- ability to maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
- employee must not pose a direct threat to health or safety of others
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- two years of unrestricted licensed driving experience
- valid driver's license
- six months of janitor or porter experience preferred
- ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment use
Job Duties
- Complete cleaning of the interior of all vehicles
- complete cleaning of exterior and windows on all vehicles
- check and maintain fluid levels and tire pressures on cutaway vans and support vehicles
- clean transit facility and related properties
- assist mechanics and garage personnel in cleaning transit equipment and components
- handle farebox vaults
- maintain and repair facilities, grounds, signage, bus stops, and shelters
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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