Bus Fueler

About the role

The Bus Fueler performs fueling and fluid level check duties on Transit Department vehicles and equipment. The job includes conducting interior and exterior inspections on equipment to ensure that equipment is ready for operation, collects and accounts for cash from fare boxes, and assists mechanics and drivers with a variety of miscellaneous tasks, as assigned.

Work environment

The work environment is a vehicle and equipment maintenance shop and fueling station environment that may include exposure to weather conditions, moving vehicles, and hazards involving exposure to fuels and fluids. The noise level is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs fueling and fluid levels checks on Department equipment and vehicles in Department fueling station and shop
• Performs exterior and interior checks on equipment for damages
• Assists in determining if equipment is ready for operation
• Refers problems found and potential problems and/or repairs needed to mechanics
• Assists in directing bus washers/cleaners
• Empties fare boxes and turns in cash to administrative office
• Performs a variety of tasks assisting drivers, mechanics, and dispatchers, as assigned
• Drives buses and other Department vehicles to and from shop and repair facilities
• Maintains fueling and inspection logs
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Class B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsements required
• One (1) year of experience is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered

Knowledge

• Methods, techniques, and objectives of equipment fueling, conducting fluid level checks, and minor maintenance
• Equipment and tools used in the fueling and preparation of vehicles and equipment
• Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to handling fuels, fluids, and equipment
• State, local, and other applicable vehicle safety codes and regulations
• Operation of a personal computer and job-related software applications

Skills and abilities

• Determine fuel and fluid levels in buses and equipment and maintain required levels
• Perform safety and damage inspections and refer potential problems to mechanics
• Direct the activities of bus washers
• Assist mechanics, drivers, dispatchers, and Department administrators, as assigned
• Operate vehicles and buses in the Department inventory
• Operate hand tools
• Operate a personal computer
• Operate power equipment
• Read and interpret technical manuals and diagrams
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and documentation
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations
• Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard or type, reach with hands and arms, and operate a motor vehicle or job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.