Service Person (Utility) | Corpus Christi, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Service Person (Utility)
Department: Vehicle Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Classification: Full-Time / Part-Time (bargaining unit)
Work Location: CCRTA Maintenance Facility, Corpus Christi, TX
STARTING WAGES (1/1/2027)
Hendrickson Transportation Group's contract with CCRTA begins January 1, 2027. The wage rate below is established under Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Hendrickson Transportation Group and Teamsters Local 657 and reflects the rate effective January 1, 2027:
Utility: $17.82/hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Service Person (Utility) cleans, washes, fuels, and services CCRTA paratransit and small bus vehicles, and performs routine visual safety checks to support the Maintenance Department. This is a full-time or part-time bargaining-unit position represented by Teamsters Local 657.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean and sanitize the interior of all vehicles; sweep, mop, scrub, dust, and vacuum as needed; provide detail cleaning to buses, paratransit vehicles, and other support vehicles daily.
Spray, immerse, and rinse vehicle exteriors and components to remove debris, using appropriate cleaning solutions and equipment; dislodge debris and dry objects as needed.
Services buses including monitoring the level of fuel and refueling as needed to prepare buses for daily service.
Park buses to position them for cleaning, fueling, and other service needs; move buses for refueling.
Check for oil and water leaks; check all fluid levels and fill as needed; check battery water level.
Check driver's area, including sun visors, driver's fan, and driver's seat; check rear and front door operation.
Check air pressure on tires and check for flats, reporting any issues to a supervisor.
Check all lights and remove/replace burned-out bulbs; remove/replace and clean seat inserts.
Probe fareboxes as required.
Wash radiators, engines, and A/C filters.
Assist with towing vehicles as needed.
Perform routine, strenuous manual cleaning and servicing tasks in a safe, productive manner, exercising care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers, and project a positive, professional image for Hendrickson Transportation Group and CCRTA.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a related field.
License/Certification: Valid Texas Driver's License; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger Endorsement required, or the ability to obtain one within the timeframe established by the Maintenance Manager.
Knowledge of cleaning materials, servicing tools, and equipment, and skill in their proper use.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and routine manual cleaning and servicing tasks in a safe, productive manner.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in English.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily outside, with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and outdoor elements, including fumes, gases, dust, grease, smoke, oils, noise, and temperature/humidity extremes. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, and occasionally required to sit, listen, and lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; the ability to be mobile, bend, stoop, stand, and climb ladders/stairs; and the ability to reach to adjust or repair equipment or materials, with simultaneous use of both arms and feet. Work hours may involve early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and/or split shifts.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All job offers and continued employment are contingent upon successfully completing the following pre-employment activities:
Criminal history background check, including state and out-of-state criminal history review and National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) search.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check confirming an acceptable driving record: no more than two (2) moving violations or accidents in the preceding three (3) years, no more than one (1) DWI/DUI conviction in a lifetime, no DWI/DUI conviction in the preceding five (5) years, and no DWI/DUI conviction at any time while operating a commercial vehicle.
DOT medical (physical) examination and pre-employment drug and alcohol screen administered in accordance with FTA/DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 40 and 655), followed by random, reasonable-suspicion, post-accident, and return-to-duty testing throughout employment.
Verification of a valid driver's license and, where required, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Completion of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) clearance process issued by Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, required for access to restricted facilities or service areas.
Pre-employment job/physical agility evaluation, as applicable to the position.
Verification of employment history, driving history, and other information relevant to fitness for the position.
Employees remain subject to ongoing compliance monitoring, including biannual criminal history and driving record reviews, and are subject to the Hendrickson Transportation Group Safety Point Program and Attendance Policy set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
DRUG SCREENING
HTG is committed to maintaining a DRUG-FREE workplace.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
HTG will conduct a full background check on all candidates for employment, including review of DD Form 214. DOT physical and driving record will also be required.
AUTHORIZATION FORM
Please download and complete the Authorization Form. The completed form should be uploaded at the end of the application.
Hendrickson Transportation Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request, to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Thank you for considering and applying for a position with HTG. We appreciate the time you are giving to complete this application form. It is important that you fully and accurately complete this form yourself and indicate the position(s) for which you wish to be considered. Please be very careful completing this application. We use a sophisticated and detailed background and employment screening process in which will disclose inaccurate, false, and/or incomplete or omitted information. This application will remain on file for 180 days from the date herein whereupon you should resubmit a new application if you are interested in a position with Hendrickson Transportation Group LLC.
If there is a current opening in the position(s) you are seeking and the information in your application suggests you meet the minimum qualifications and are among the best qualified candidates for that position, you may be contacted for an interview. If you are interviewed, you will be informed of a final decision once the entire interview process is completed which includes a complete background check and pre-employment drug test.
Please do not send resume without completing online application.
The following online application form and Authorization Form must be filled out completely for your application to be considered.
