Trolley Fueler/Washer
About the role
This position reports to the Transit Supervisor or his/her designee. The Trolley Fueler Washer performs a variety of maintenance tasks for the Transit Division's Trolley Service including mopping, sweeping, detailing, and pressure washing.
Responsibilities
- Fuels, disinfects and washes interior/exterior trolleys and division vehicles.
- Restocks and updates service-related materials.
- Performs simple mechanical maintenance as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
- One (1) year of experience in driving larger vehicles (eg. Trucks or Buses) is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of the use of common hand tools, and previous experience washing and detailing vehicles is also desirable.
Supplemental Information
- Schedule: Available to work as scheduled on weekdays, weekends and select holidays (six-to-eight-hour shifts).
- Shifts are scheduled during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.
- Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review date on May 14, 2026.
- Preplacement Process: A candidate selected for this position must successfully pass a live scan fingerprint check with the State Department of Justice.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Common hand tools and equipment used in mechanical and maintenance work and related work hazards;
- Safe practices and procedures;
- How to operate larger equipment;
- Perform manual labor using hand tools or equipment that may vary from small to large;
- Clean and fuel various types of assigned equipment;
- Drive trolleys and small vehicles around the facility;
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
- Learn work methods, procedures, terminology and the operation and use of tools that are specific to work assigned;
- Safely lift, move and/or carry moderately heavy objects of up to 50 pounds in weight;
- Establish effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Why work for the City of Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach is a beautiful coastal city located in Orange County, California, with a vibrant art scene and cultural events. With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit, and animal control.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Laguna Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
Benefits
- For Laguna Beach Hourly/Part-Time Employees, the basic pay ranges are composed of either five (5), seven (7) or eight (8) steps.
- Overtime Pay: All employees shall be compensated at a rate of time and a half for all hours worked in excess of forty hours per work week.
- Retirement: Eligible employees are enrolled into the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This program requires an employee contribution of 3.75% of base pay. The City matches your contribution for total of 7.5%.
- Sick Leave: Employees receive 40 hours of sick leave annually, provided each July.
Required Questions
- Are you at least 18 years of age or older or will you be by the time of hire?
- Do you possess work experience with washing and detailing vehicles?
- Do you possess work experience with hand tools?
- I understand and acknowledge that I must be available to work as scheduled on weekdays, weekends and select holidays (six-to-eight-hour shifts). Shifts are scheduled during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.