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:

Outdoor work
Warehouse

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

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