Salary Range$21.00 - $29.49This is a great time to join Santa Cruz METRO!Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly. Typical placement on this position is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of probation, the second step shall be paid.
Salary Range:Vehicle Service Worker I: $21.00-$29.49
Vehicle Service Worker II: $23.33-$32.77
Definition:Under general supervision, a Vehicle Services Worker I performs a limited range of unskilled vehicle service and shop maintenance duties while learning to perform the full scope of journey-level work; cleans and maintains departmental equipment; maintains a variety of service records, and performs related work as required.Under general supervision, a Vehicle Services Worker II performs unskilled vehicle service and shop maintenance work; cleans and maintains departmental equipment; maintains a variety of service records, and performs related work as required.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities:The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Cleans and maintains departmental equipment.
- Vacuums, sweeps and/or mops interior of buses and other Santa Cruz METRO vehicles.
- Empties trash receptacles on buses.
- Washes Santa Cruz METRO vehicles.
- Operates automated bus washing equipment.
- Cleans windows in Santa Cruz METRO vehicles.
- Checks fuel, lubrication, coolant, and hydraulic system fluid levels and replenishes as necessary.
- Checks tire wear and inflation.
- Maintains proper service records, including all fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid used on equipment.
- Completes reports on all service work performed.
- Performs general housekeeping duties in garage and equipment yard.
- Posts and removes internal advertising and notice materials from buses.
- Drives Santa Cruz METRO buses and vehicles between yards for servicing as directed.
- Performs related work as required
Minimum Qualifications:Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education, Training, and Experience:
Vehicle Service Worker I:One (1) year of experience servicing automotive, agricultural and/or construction equipment.
Vehicle Service Worker II:Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience servicing automotive, agricultural and/or construction equipment. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:A valid California Driver's License will be required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a current, valid California Class B Driver's License with P Passenger endorsement.
Distinguishing Characteristics:Vehicle Service Worker I is the Entry/First working level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs the routine vehicle service and shop maintenance tasks to maintain Santa Cruz METRO vehicles and equipment. This class may be distinguished from the higher level class of Vehicle Service Worker II because an incumbent in the latter class performs the full scope of journey-level work.Vehicle Service Worker II is the journey-level class in the series. An incumbent in this class performs journey-level unskilled tasks to maintain METRO vehicles and equipment. This class is distinguished from the lower-level class of Vehicle Service Worker I because an incumbent in the latter class performs a limited range of routine duties while learning to perform the full scope of journey-level work. It is also distinguished from the higher-level class of Lead Vehicle Service Worker because an incumbent in the latter class serves as a lead worker over subordinate staff.
Employment Standards:Knowledge of:
- Automotive maintenance nomenclature.
- Safe work practices.
- Proper use of lubricants and fuels.
- Standard vehicle service procedures.
- Types and usage of cleaning products.
- Application and proper use of cleaning tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Methods of maintaining information in digital or hard copy files.
- Methods of prioritizing, planning and organizing work.
- Time management techniques.
- Customer service techniques.
- Basic mathematics including percentages and basic statistics.
- The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and applicable standard business software.
Ability to:- Read, interpret, and apply Santa Cruz METRO policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Use a variety of cleaning equipment, supplies, solvents, and other chemicals safely in the performance of work.
- Follow established safety practices.
- Operate vehicle servicing equipment.
- Maintain records and control systems with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Input data into a database.
- Adhere to established work schedules and timelines.
- Use good judgment and discretion when performing assignments.
- Effectively balance multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Utilize standard office equipment and computer software and learn to use specialized Santa Cruz METRO software if assigned.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with other divisions, departments, agencies, suppliers, vendors, and the public.
Physical and Mental Demands:The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat and stoop; talk and hear; use hands to grasp, manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is regularly required to bend and twist at the neck, reach with hands and arms. Occasional overhead reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds unaided is required. Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.
Work Environment:The employee works in a shop or outdoor environment where the noise level is usually noisy. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather, fumes, dust, grease, air contaminants, and hazardous materials and chemicals during the course of work.
Other Conditions of Employment:- Must pass a requisite background check.
- May be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or weekends.
- May occasionally work extended hours or hours outside of the regular schedule.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position and requires participation in Santa Cruz METRO's drug and alcohol testing program.
- This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the tasks assigned; safety shoes are required at all times.
*Adopted:12-11-18*BOD Approved:00-00-00*Revised:00-00-00*Job Family:Maintenance*Job Series:Vehicle Service*Job Series Level:Entry/First working*Confidential:NoClass Code: SM102FLSA Status: Non-exemptBargaining Unit: SEAIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Health and Welfare Benefits for SEIU-Represented EmployeesEmployees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, unless otherwise noted below.
Medical Insurance: For employee and qualified dependents. Choice between multiple HMO and PPO plans. Santa Cruz METRO contributes 95% of the monthly premium costs for any plan, employee responsibility is 5%. Premium participation continues after retirement.
Dental Insurance: Premium paid by Santa Cruz METRO for employee and qualified dependents.
Vision Insurance: Premium paid by Santa Cruz METRO for employee and qualified dependents.
CalPERS Retirement Pension: Vested employees hired directly from another CalPERs agency will receive the classic member pension benefit formula of 2.5% @ 55. Employees with no prior CalPERs employment and employees that have not been employed by a CalPERs agency for more than six (6) months will receive the PEPRA pension benefit formula of 2% @ 62.
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan: Two plan providers available. Similar to 401(k)
Life/AD&D Insurance: $25,000 Life coverage. $50,000 AD&D coverage provided by Santa Cruz METRO. Additional Life/AD&D coverage available.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Available after one year of service. Premium paid by Santa Cruz Metro. Monthly maximum of $3,000.00.
Employee Assistance Program: Premium paid by Santa Cruz METRO.
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