• Assists in the repairs and maintenance of all bus systems with guidance.
• Cleans, oils, greases, washes and polishes buses.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on buses.
• Dismantles and prepares bus equipment for general repairs.
• Cleans and assembles tools.
• Assists in changing and repairing tires, checking and installing batteries, and painting buses.
• Cleans work shop and garage and arranges storeroom.
• Performs the duties of Bus Utility Worker when needed.
• Makes unassisted trade outs that do not require mechanical repairs.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Some knowledge of the principles of bus mechanics and of the common practices, materials, tools and equipment of the trade
• Ability to do semi-skilled mechanical repair tasks, and to make routine mechanical installations and adjustments
• Ability to understand and carry out simple written and oral instructions
• Skill in the routine use of the standard tools of the mechanic trade
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist as necessary to remove, repair, or recondition and replace body parts, interior parts, suspension parts, and glass.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to fluids and solvents used in vehicle repair work.
• Ability to perform continuous manual and physical labor while standing on a cement floor.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds (heavier objects with the assistance of another person).
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen or cut.
• Ability to work independently on the night shift
• Ability to provide own hand tools and storage cabinet should job assignment require the use of tools on a regular basis
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements within six months of hire.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information contained in technical repair manuals.

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
La Petite Discounted child care center 265-1037