Access Utility Worker

About the role

As an Access Utility Worker at Metro, you perform mission-driven, people-focused service ensuring our Access Paratransit vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready to serve riders who depend on door-to-door transit services. This role involves vehicle fueling, preparing vehicles for daily service, and completing general janitorial and housekeeping duties to keep vehicles clean, fueled, and ready for service at various times throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles are completely fueled and fluids are topped off and ready for service
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date fuel logs for each vehicle and fuel/fluid type
• Park vehicles according to the facility parking plan
• Maintain fuel island cleanliness; immediately contain and report any spills
• Maintain work areas in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations
• Perform general housekeeping and janitorial duties
• Safely handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Walk short distances (Frequently)
• Sit for periods of time (Occasionally)
• Handling/Fingering when necessary to fuel the passenger coach (Constantly)
• Reach Outward with arms or legs for fueling of passenger coach (Constantly)
• Reach Above Shoulder when necessary for fueling the passenger coach (Occasionally)
• Squat or Kneel (Occasionally)
• Stand (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours a day)
F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hours a day)
C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours a day)

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No more than 4 points on motor vehicle report
• Experience driving large vehicles preferred, but not required
• Experience with fueling and fluid servicing preferred, but not required
• Customer service experience preferred

Pay

Starting pay rate: $20.44 per hour with yearly pay increases. Additional $0.50 per hour shift differential and overtime available across all shifts.

Schedule

1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift schedules available. Union/seniority-based regular schedule picks provide variability in job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid training, including for those pursuing a Transit Technician role without a commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement
• Uniforms provided after probationary period ends, plus an annual uniform voucher
• Free Metro bus pass for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement Savings (OPERS) pension plan (no social security pay-in required)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional flexible and health spending accounts
• Performance-based career advancement opportunities (e.g., Mechanic A and B)