Maintenance - Service Center

TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

March 2025

Position Title: Service Center                              Dept./Division: Maintenance

Reports to:  Director of Maintenance                    FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Job Classification:  Service/Maintenance               Safety Sensitive Position:  Yes

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance or his/her designate; performs duties related to cleaning, servicing, and parking buses and other vehicles.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:


* High school graduate or equivalent.



* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B Passenger and Air Brake endorsements with a valid medical certificate (DOT) or obtained within six (6) months probationary period.



* Powered Industrial Trucks (P.I.T.) permit or obtained within six (6) months probationary period.


* Initiative and independent judgement


* Strong problem-solving logic.


* Strong verbal and written communication skills.


* Ability to read and interpret documents such as: safety rules, operational, instructional, and procedural documents.


* Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports


* Ability to perform basic math.


* Ability to work cooperatively and be a team player


* Maintenance and automobile experience are beneficial.


* Willingness to develop technical mechanical ability a plus.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Cleans inside and outside of supervisor vans, trucks, transit and RAMP buses and service all vehicles as needed - including fueling and checking all fluids.


* Maneuvers buses around TANK property, holding ones needed for shop work, pit work or servicing.


* Visually checks buses as they come in for damage, noise and leaks and reporting to shop supervisor.


* Inspects defect cards referring defects to mechanic on duty.


* Goes on road calls, when necessary, due to mechanical problems with buses in service.


* Accurately completes all applicable maintenance records, reports, and documents.


* Performs additional jobs or duties assigned or requested to include, but not limited to assisting mechanic on duty to perform repairs on buses, janitorial or facility maintenance duties.

 

 

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* Monitors for vandalism, fires, storm damage, equipment failure or unauthorized visitor on TANK property.


* Be familiar with company security and procedures practiced on property, especially on weekends when only one person may be present at times, due to road calls or other emergencies.


* Maintains a clean, uncluttered, and safe work area.


* Conducts all work in a safe and efficient manner preventing injuries to himself/herself and all other individuals.


* Observes and reports any potential safety hazards to a supervisor.


* Potential opportunity to advanc...