Utility Technician

The Rapid is looking for a second shift Utility Technician!

Be part of something bigger! As a Rapid Utility Technician, you'll help maintain the cleanliness and reliability of our paratransit vehicles, ensuring passengers enjoy a safe, comfortable, and positive ride. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will make a real difference in the lives of those who rely on our services.

Position Summary

As a Utility Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping our paratransit fleet safe, clean, and ready for service every day. You will be responsible for interior and exterior cleaning, disinfecting, and in-depth quarterly detailing of buses, vans, and support vehicles to ensure a high standard of cleanliness for employees and passengers. In addition, you will help move vehicles and equipment around the property, perform fluid checks, fueling, basic vehicle inspections, general labor, and light janitorial tasks. Occasional overtime may be required for emergency situations.

As a Utility Technician, you will be:

• Fuel and wash vehicles and equipment
• Deep clean vehicles and equipment
• Disinfecting vehicles and equipment
• Checking and refilling vehicle fluids such as oil, transmission, coolant, and washer solvent
• Note and report vehicle defects, i.e., body damage, vandalism, inoperable lights, tire damage/low air pressure, etc.
• Clean and organize fleet and facility shops, bus storage, and areas where contracted janitorial services are not provided
• Maintain workstation
• Provide assistance to fleet technicians when necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

To be successful as a Utility Technician you will need:

• High School diploma or GED; plus
• One or more years of related experience in vehicle detailing, facility cleaning, or janitorial maintenance is preferred.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new programs as required.
• All positions require a valid Michigan Driver's License.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Posture: Continuous walking, pushing, stooping, squatting, and repetitive arm motion requiring full shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand mobility. Frequent lifting waist to chest, lifting below waist, pulling, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and reaching.

Force Required: Occasional to frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Employee is required to perform job duties in accordance with existing health and safety procedures and policies.

Here's what you can look forward to as a valued member of our team:

• Competitive Pay Range: $17.82/hr.
• Second Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• Health Benefits - medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Contribution - 457 retirement plan after 90 days of service, with a potential 6.5% employer contribution.
• Life Insurance and Short-term Disability - $20,000 in life insurance and short-term disability are provided by The Rapid.
• Wellbeing and Fitness - We provide an employee assistance program. You can enjoy our onsite fitness center and gym membership reimbursement.
• Explore your community - Your employee badge is your ticket (and your eligible dependents) to riding The Rapid for FREE!

The Rapid is an EEO Employer. Minorities, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. The Rapid is committed to employing people with disabilities and making reasonable accommodations for them. Let our recruiter know if you need an adjustment at any point during the application/interview process.