Hostler - PT Clean & Fuel Buses
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Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority
Kent, OH, US
Summary
The hostler is responsible for preparing public transit vehicles for service by cleaning, detailing, fueling, and checking fluid levels. They also maneuver vehicles within the parking lot and garages and replace fareboxes as needed.
Job Description
Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Performs other related duties as assigned)
Under general supervision, prepares public transit vehicles for scheduled service by cleaning, detailing, and fueling vehicles; checking fluid levels and replacing fare boxes. Performs related tasks as required. Promotes positive image of PARTA by providing customer-oriented service. Performs work safely; follows safety work rules, guidelines and procedures and exercises maximum care and good judgment to prevent injury and accidents from occurring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Cleans and details interior of vehicles. Washes exterior of vehicles and replaces fareboxes. Fuels and checks vehicle fluid levels. Drives vehicles to maneuver around parking lot and garages for washing, cleaning, fueling and parking.
“PARTA does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap/disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.”
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Knowledge of: washing and detailing vehicles.
Skill in: operation of listed tools and equipment to include the ability to safely operate fuel pumps and mobile washing unit, and check and maintain vehicle fluid levels.
Ability to: successfully complete initial training program and retraining programs; safely operate vehicles and equipment; establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public; exercise discretion and sound judgment; communicate effectively verbally, maintain accurate written records and complete reports; work independently; follow verbal and written instructions; provide safe, reliable, and customer-oriented service.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A) Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with no more than four points required at time of hire.
B) Successful completion of previous employment verification and criminal background investigation.
C) Successful completion of pre-employment Department of Transportation Drug Screen.
“PARTA does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap/disability, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.”
Portage Area RTA (PARTA) provides public transportation to Portage County and the surrounding region. Dial-A-Ride (demand response) service is available throughout Portage County. Fixed route bus service is offered in Kent, Ravenna, Windham, Garrettsville and Hiram. PARTA also offers express service to Akron and Cleveland Monday through Friday.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Kent, OH
Portage Area RTA (PARTA) provides public transportation to Portage County and the surrounding region. Dial-A-Ride (demand response) service is available throughout Portage County. Fixed route bus service is offered in Kent, Ravenna, Windham, Garrettsville and Hiram. PARTA also offers express service to Akron and Cleveland Monday through Friday.
Founded
1975
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Kent, OH