REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Union
Job Summary
The Utility Worker I performs a wide variety of non-technical duties. Supports system maintenance to ensure the safety, availability, reliability, cleanliness and aesthetics of the DPM vehicles, structures, station areas, guideway, MCF, shop and administration area by performing custodial and maintenance work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cleans interior and exterior of DPM vehicles, cleans maintenance area as required;
- Picks up and delivers material between vendors, stores and maintenance personnel;
- Removes debris from guideway, storm sewers, drains, gutters and downspouts; removes snow and ice from walkways;
- Performs custodial work inside and outside buildings as required;
- Performs general labor as required;
- Operates motor vehicle (4-wheel drive/standard transmission) with a valid driver's license;
- Attends technical and safety training including driver training as required;
- Makes on-the-spot analyses of anomalous vehicle and guideway conditions as required;
- Assists Mechanical Technicians and Electronic Technicians on specific sub-systems;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
General knowledge of snow removal, de-icing, procedures used to clean system components and general knowledge of mixing various chemical solutions for different purposes; knowledge of how to use. and apply safety procedures for powered equipment such as gasoline generators, powered lawn movers, snow blowers and gasoline powered vacuum cleaners; ability to utilize any and all equipment and tools such as trucks, cars forklifts, vacuum cleaners, buffing equipment, vehicle working station, hydraulic lifts, mops, brushes, paint brushes and shovels.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent. Some general labor experience, preferably in building maintenance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver's license; maintain certification/re-certification of DPM task requirements; must pass complete physical examination and drug screen.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.44 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
