Vehicle Servicer
Mount Vernon, WA Area Jobs
Burlington, WA
Full-time
Transportation
Posted on July 7, 2021
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Vehicle Servicer
www.skagittransit.org/careers
Position open until filled
Position Summary:
Performs routine cleaning and servicing on all vehicles in fleet. Assists in coordinating and works with assigned personnel
and County inmates in the work release program to perform a variety of duties related to cleaning, fueling and servicing
Skagit Transit fleet.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
· Ensure that the daily line-up of coaches are serviced and ready for service according to transit schedules;
communicate with maintenance and operations personnel regarding availability of equipment
· Assist in transporting inmate workers to and from County facilities and provide training and work direction to
crews for proper cleaning and servicing of transit vehicles
· Assist in overseeing inmate crew assignments to maintain current knowledge of their activities and whereabouts;
report unacceptable performance to authorities according to established procedures
· Coordinate and participate in general vehicle servicing duties including checking fluids including oil, water,
windshield cleanser, gasoline, diesel and propane fuel; add fluids as needed to ensure optimum vehicle
performance; replace tail lamps, headlights and turn signal lamps as needed
Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A
typical way to meet this requirement would be:
• At least 2 years of experience servicing gasoline, propane and diesel-powered vehicles with lead person duties
• Possess a valid Washington State Drivers License with excellent driving record at time of hire, and be able to
obtain a valid Class B Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (with air brake restriction removed) within
90 days of hire. (Skagit Transit will provide CDL training).
Demonstrate a good driving record, documented by a 5 year driving record obtained from state of licensure. Criteria
includes:
· no moving violations within the last 2 years
· no more than 2 within last 5 years
· no more than 2 accidents (at fault or not at fault) within the last 5 years
· no DUI’s, or revocation of license within the last 10 years
Salary and Benefits
• Starting wage: $18.40/hour
• Medical insurance with premium share; dental, vision, and life insurance all paid by employer
• 401(a) qualified and 457 deferred compensation plans, 125 Flexible Spending Plan
• Paid Holidays
Work Schedule
• Thursday – Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
To Apply
Apply at www.skagittransit.org/careers
Submit your application packet to hr@skagittransit.org or 600 County Shop Lane, Burlington, WA 98233.
If selected for an interview you must submit a five-year driving abstract from all states in which you have been licensed to
drive in the last five years.
Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Employer
Skagit Transit
600 County Shop Lane
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-8801
Skagit Transit
600 County Shop Lane
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 757-8801
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Position Description
VEHICLE SERVICER
REPORTS TO: Vehicle Servicer Supervisor
SUPERVISES: Directs work of County inmate crews
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
TESTING STATUS: Safety-sensitive; subject to DOT and FTA drug and alcohol
testing regulations
PAY LEVEL: Level 15
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs routine cleaning and servicing on all vehicles in fleet. Assists in coordinating and works
with assigned personnel and County inmates in the work release program to perform a variety of
duties related to cleaning, fueling and servicing Skagit Transit fleet.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensure that the daily line-up of coaches are serviced and ready for service according to
transit schedules; communicate with maintenance and operations personnel regarding
availability of equipment
· Work with the Vehicle Servicer Supervisor to ensure adequate inmates for manpower are
available; assist the SCPC by ensuring the pool has been screened and stay in
compliance with the inmate worker agreement
· Assist in transporting inmate workers to and from County facilities and provide training and
work direction to crews for proper cleaning and servicing of transit vehicles
· Assist in overseeing inmate crew assignments to maintain current knowledge of their
activities and whereabouts; report unacceptable performance to authorities according to
established procedures
· Coordinate and participate in general vehicle servicing duties including checking fluids
including oil, water, windshield cleanser, gasoline, diesel and propane fuel; add fluids as
needed to ensure optimum vehicle performance; replace tail lamps, headlights and turn
signal lamps as needed
· Decontaminate vehicles following bio-hazard events while maintaining personal safety by
following set procedures
· Assist in inspecting transit vehicles to determine readiness for service; report damaged or
defective equipment to Agency maintenance and repair personnel
· Maintain regular and reliable attendance
· Ensure the proper handling, labeling, storage and disposal of toxic cleansers and other
potentially hazardous materials; maintain toxics-related records and prepare reports as
required by State and federal regulations
· Drive transit vehicles to various locations for equipment change-outs and to deliver parts
as needed
· Prepare and maintain routine records related to fuel, fluids and vehicle cleaning, ensuring
daily service log, oil and antifreeze consumption log, and other associated records are
accurately maintained and routed to their proper destinations
· Operates a variety of hand and power tools used in servicing Skagit Transit fleet
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· Assist in snow removal and installing chains as needed
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and
abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:
· At least 2 years of experience servicing gasoline, propane and diesel-powered vehicles with
lead person duties
· Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
· Maintain acceptable driving record
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
· Health and safety regulations related to servicing heavy-duty vehicles, including
proper methods of handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials
· Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in servicing diesel, propane and
gasoline powered transit vehicles
· Maintenance of supplies, materials and equipment used in vehicle servicing
Ability to:
· Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with employees
at all levels of the organization, customers, vendors and contractors
· Relate effectively to individuals of various cultural, ethnic and social-economic
backgrounds as well as individuals with special needs
· Demonstrate strong internal and external customer service skills in order to meet the
Agency’s expectations
· Ensure transit vehicles are cleaned, fueled, serviced and ready for daily service in
accordance with established transit schedules
· Perform a variety of preventive maintenance and servicing duties in order to optimize
the performance of Agency vehicles
· Schedule, assign and review the work of inmate crews and Agency personnel
responsible for vehicle servicing
· Assist in inspecting vehicles and report equipment failures and defects to appropriate
personnel
· Safely fuel propane vehicles
· Operate automated vehicle scrubbing system
· Report to work on time; available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and oncall as needed
· Understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to perform necessary tasks
without supervision
· Train and provide work direction to others
· Maintain records related to work performed
· Ensure compliance with established health and safety regulations and procedures
· Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in vehicle
servicing
· Communicate effectively and work cooperatively, as a team member, with other
employees as well as outside vendors, while using tact, discretion, and courtesy
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· Operate transit vehicles and drive to various locations within the transit district
· Perform physical work for extended periods of time
· Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information
· Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, calendar
and industry specific software
· Operate various types of office equipment such as telephone system, copier, fax and
scanner
· Use courteous and professional telephone and e-mail etiquette
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential functions require incumbents to see to maintain and repair vehicles and drive a
commercial vehicle; climb in and out of large vehicles; work in cramped spaces and unusual
positions while maintaining and repairing vehicles; move up and down stairs; lift and transport
objects weighing up to 75 pounds; assist in maneuvering equipment and parts over 75 pounds
and lift 25 pounds overhead; operate vehicle servicing tools and operate equipment in Skagit
Transit Fleet. Requires the ability to sit in a transit vehicle; use legs to apply pressure for braking
of transit vehicle; use arms, wrists and hands to turn steering wheel of transit vehicle and to adjust
all vehicle mirrors to gain necessary line of vision to maneuver vehicle safely; maintain full and
complete use of all limbs to operate vehicle and equipment controls; maintain distance vision
acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in transit yard environment, subject to noise from equipment operation, vehicle
fumes, various weather conditions, and exposure to toxic and/or hazardous materials used in
cleaning and servicing transit vehicles. Incumbents are assigned to evening, night or varying shifts
in order to prepare transit vehicles for service.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the
level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other
functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the
employer.