Job description

Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a real impact on your community? TriMet's Operations team has an incredible opportunity for you! We're currently seeking highly motivated Maintenance Service Workers to join our world-class team and help keep the Portland area moving.

As a Maintenance Service Worker at TriMet, you'll have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects and tasks that will challenge and inspire you keep learning every day. You'll be responsible for ensuring that our buses, trains, buildings, and grounds are clean, serviced, and operating at their best, all to provide the best possible experience for our customers and employees.

You'll have the chance to do everything from fueling buses and cleaning shelters to attaching snow chains and transporting fareboxes. This is a critical and varied role that requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

But that's not all - at TriMet, we value our employees and are committed to providing competitive pay and excellent benefits for you and your family. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a growing and dynamic organization, with opportunities for advancement and career development.

So if you're ready to join a world-class team and make a real difference in the Portland community, we want to hear from you! If you enjoy learning new things, making a difference, and being part of a well-oiled machine, we encourage you to apply!

What You'll Do
1. Fuel, monitor and record fluid levels, vacuum interior, wash exterior, and park vehicles.
2. Clean the interior of vehicles; remove graffiti, clean exterior when necessary.
3. Maintain cleanliness and appearance of District shops, stations, shelters, benches, park and ride lots, track way, and their furnishings.
4. Use power and hand implements, using chemicals to accomplish the above when necessary.
5. Sign-out vehicles for service, exchange and transport fare boxes.
6. Attach and remove snow chains, under the supervision of a mechanic.

What You Need
A minimum of a High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent is required.
A minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience in maintenance, mechanical, automotive, diesel, electrical, janitorial, or a related field is required.
At a minimum, applicant must be 19 years of age and possess a valid and active driver's license for the past three (3) years. Safe driving record, meeting the established criteria: Ability to obtain and maintain Oregon intrastate CDL Class "B" (available at age 18) or Washington interstate CDL Class "B" license (available at age 21), with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on airbrakes. If you do not have a CDL Class B license as specified, a CDL Class B permit with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on airbrakes is required before starting.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

We're always looking for motivated and hard-working individuals with a curious mindset to join us, and we want to hear from you! Are you interested in this opportunity, but not sure that you meet our qualifications? Please submit your application and we’ll be happy to help you learn more about coming aboard with TriMet.

Selection Criteria
1. Ability to safely operate district vehicles, servicing equipment and tools.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, consultants, and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities and/or other vulnerable populations.
3. Ability to measure fluid levels, read meters and post data accurately to record.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
6. Ability to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.
7. Ability to work outdoors in cold, rainy and inclement weather
8. Ability to work assigned shift (day, evening, graveyard) and locations throughout the Metro region.
9. Ability to obtain Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit prior to start date.
10. Ability to pass the required post-offer job-related physical and drug screen for this position.

Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

Application Review/Work Record Review

• Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) 962- 3477 or (503) 503-962-7440.
• Verification of High School diploma or GED
• Job Orientation / Supplemental Tests
• Panel Interview
• Criminal Background Check / Reference Check
• Medical Examinations & Drug Screenings
• CDL Class B Permit or License

Union EmployeeBenefits

• Medical*l Plan Options*

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• Regence Union PPO 80/20 - Deductible: $300 Individual/$900 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $2,300 Individual/$6,900 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 Generic/$25 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union PPO 90/10 - Deductible: $150 Individual/$300 Family; Office Visit: 10%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $1,650 Individual/$4,950 Family; Prescription Drugs: $5 Generic/$15 or 20% Formulary/50% Non-formulary. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Regence Union Health Savings Account (HSA) - Deductible: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family; Office Visit: 20%, after deductible; Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 Individual/$10,000 Family; Prescription Drugs: 20%, after deductible. Benefits listed are for in-network, preferred providers.
• Kaiser Permanente EPO - No deductible; Office Visit: $10 copay; Out-of-Pocket Max: $600 Individual/$1,200 Family; Prescription Drugs: $10 copay.All medical plans include prescription drug and vision coverage.
• Dental Plan Options

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• Delta Dental of Oregon, provided by Moda - Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.
• Kaiser Dental - $10 Copay; Preventive Services paid at: 100%; Basic Services paid at: 80%; Major Services paid at: 50%; $2,000 max benefit per person/year; Orthodontia paid at: 50% to $3,000 lifetime max/person.Coverage Effective Date

Full-time Employees *- Medical, vision, prescription, and dental coverage is effective the first of the month following your date of employment.Mini-run

• Medical and Dental Rates
• Effective January 1, 2022
• Regence Union 90/10 PPO

Employee: $ 128.88Employee & Spouse: $ 270.58Employee & Child(ren): $ 225.50Employee & Family: $ 360.86

• Regence Union 80/20 PPO

Employee: $ 43.60Employee & Spouse: $ 91.54Employee & Child(ren): $ 76.30Employee & Family: $ 122.08

• Regence Union HSA

Employee: $ 0.00Employee & Spouse: $ 0.00Employee & Child(ren): $ 0.00Employee & Family: $ 0.00

• Regence Union HSA Employer Contribution

Employee: $ 67.24Employee & Spouse: $ 141.20Employee & Child(ren): $ 117.66Employee & Family: $ 188.24

• Kaiser Permanente EPO

Employee: $ 42.54Employee & Spouse: $ 85.10Employee & Child(ren): $ 76.58Employee & Family: $ 127.64

• Delta Dental of Oregon

Employee: $ 3.12Employee & Spouse: $ 5.90Employee & Child(ren): $ 5.94Employee & Family: $ 8.90

• Kaiser Dental

Employee: $ 2.74Employee & Spouse: $ 5.02Employee & Child(ren): $ 5.50Employee & Family: $ 7.86

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)TriMet employees have access to the EAP through Canopy (previously Cascade Centers). The EAP is a free, confidential resource available to help employees (and their household members) with life's everyday issues. It also provides many other services including, but not limited to: counseling sessions, webinars, financial coaching, home ownership program, and online access to a wealth of information and resources.
• Wellness Program

TriMet supports health and wellness through our Wellness Matters Program. Annual wellness offerings include: onsite biometric screening and flu shot clinics.

• Flexible Spending Accounts

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• Health Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for medical, vision, and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.
• Dependent Care Spending Account - Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care expenses.
• Limited Flexible Spending Account - Allows employees enrolled in the Regence HSA plan to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for vision and dental expenses not covered by their health plan.

Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability/Extended Sick LeaveUnion Mini-run Operators Weekly Benefit Amount: $180All Other Union Employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Benefit Amount: $300Long-term Disability/Permanent DisabilityRefer to the Working & Wage Agreement for information on permanent disability.

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - TriMet provides Basic Life and AD&D Insurance to assist employees and their families in the event of death or dismemberment. These benefits are fully paid by TriMet.Union Mini-run Operators Benefit Amount: $18, 250All Other Union Employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Benefit Amount: $25,000

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves, spouse/domestic partner, and their child(ren). Employees pay the full cost for this insurance and must elect coverage for themselves in order to elect coverage for their dependents.

Employees may purchase one or more of the following voluntary coverages:Hospital Indemnity insurance helps keep your finances on track when you are in the hospital. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it to help cover costs such as copays, deductibles and living expenses.Critical Illness insurance can help with costs from a serious illness that your medical insurance does not cover. It pays you or a covered family member a lump sum to use toward expenses like deductibles, groceries or childcare during recovery.Accident insurance can help with costs that medical insurance does not cover if you are hurt in an accident. It pays you or a covered family member directly and you can use it toward your deductible, copay or daily expenses during recovery.Pen*sion*Defined Contribution Plan 401(a)TriMet provides a defined contribution pension plan to employees. TriMet deposits the equivalent of 8 percent of an employee's base pay into an investment account each pay period. The employee also has the option of contributing up to 15 percent of his/her base pay pre-tax to the account each pay period. The employee directs the investment of the employee's individual account. The employee is vested in the account after three years of service.

• Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)

A Deferred Compensation Plan Section 457 (a plan for public employees), allows the employee to build retirement savings with pre-tax dollars to supplement pension, Social Security and private investment.

• Pai*d Leave*

Refer to the Working & Wage Agreement for complete information on sick, vacation, holiday, and personal days.

• F*r

*ee Transit PassAll full-time employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their first 120 (one hundred twenty) calendar day probationary period.M*i*ni-run operators their spouses/domestic partners, and eligible* dependents are eligible for a photo identification badge, which is honored as a bus/MAX pass on all lines of the District following their 6 (six) month probationary period.

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• Child dependents are eligible for a free transit pass up to age 19, or age 24 if living at home and attending school full-time.

T*EI Membership*TriMet's corporate fitness center (TEI) is available to employees, and their spouse or eligible domestic partner, at five locations. Membership dues are only $13.00 per month for TriMet employees and an additional $6.00 per month for a spouse or eligible domestic partner.

• Please note: Full Time (FT) & Mini Run Operator (MRO) employees receive a security ID badge and are eligible to join TEI immediately upon hire. The spouse or domestic partner, however, does not receive a spouse ID badge until after the employee has successfully completed their probationary period. At the end of the probationary period, TriMet spouse identification badges will be issued to the employee's spouse or eligible domestic partner at the employee's request. Once the spouse/domestic partner receives their ID badge, they will be able to join TEI.
• NOTICE:_ The information contained in this document is intended solely to provide general information regarding the benefits offered by TriMet. This information is subject to change at any time. _Revised: 01/24/2022
• Agency

TriMet

• Phone

(503) 962-7505

• Website

https://trimet.org/careersLocation: 9800 SE Powell Blvd.,Portland,OR, Portland, OR 97266

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.91 - $30.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

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