Service Worker

Since its formation in 1991, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has kept residents and commuters moving throughout the 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange County. OCTA’s responsibilities, programs and services impact every aspect of transportation within the state’s third largest county.

OCTA keeps people moving by reducing freeway congestion, improving safety and efficiency on our local roads, providing bus service and regional multimodal connections, helping people find ways to leave their cars home, and providing safe, convenient transportation to those with special needs. OCTA’s core values consist of integrity, teamwork/partnership, communication, customer focus, can-do spirit and safety.

Overview:

Under direct supervision, performs daily vehicle servicing which includes vehicle movement, cleaning and servicing, fueling, refilling consumables and minor inspections.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

• Inspects vehicles for appropriate level of fuel, oil, water, air, battery water, and replenishes as needed.
• Performs minor bus cleaning duties such as cleaning interior and exterior of vehicles.
• Lifts fare boxes and other sizable equipment.
• Parks and delivers motor vehicles.
• Observes and reports mechanical and other defects.
• Cleans and washes equipment; cleans and cares for tools.
• Keeps simple records of gauge readings and quantities of supplies used.
• Performs minor duties such as replacing lights, mirrors, window guards, etc.
• Assists in cleaning shop and working areas.

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred. Any combination of education and experience which has led to the ability to perform the above duties; experience as a garage or service station attendant is desirable.

Special Qualifications:

• Good DMV record in accordance with agency standards.
• Work location is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Must be able to work various shifts.
• Possession of approved steel-toed safety shoes for wear on the job.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and procedures used in cleaning and servicing equipment.
• Vehicle fluid level requirements.
• Automotive chassis and auto bodies.

Ability to:

• Work on any shift at any agency location.
• Maintain service records.
• Clean and service equipment.
• Follow directions.

Safety Sensitive:

Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including but not limited to pre-employment testing, post-accident testing and random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, 49 CFR Part 40 and Part 655. Please refer to the OCTA Drug and Alcohol Policy Manual for additional information.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.