Service Worker

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly and looking sharp? Want to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where every day is different? Join StarTran as a Bus Service Worker and play a vital role in keeping our fleet safe, clean, and ready to roll!

From fueling and cleaning buses to performing light mechanical work and tackling minor building repairs—you’ll be a key player behind the scenes of a smooth transit operation.

This is semi-skilled work of a mechanical nature at the sub apprentice mechanic level. This position regularly lifts 50 pounds.

What You’ll Do

Fleet Care & Servicing

• Drive buses to the service lane
• Check fluids, fuel up, and add oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze
• Wash the outside, spot clean the inside, dust the seats and dash, and keep things looking sharp
• Change farebox vaults

Tire Work & Light Maintenance

• Change, repair, and check tires
• Assist mechanics with light repairs and help start buses in the early a.m.
• Replace lights, lenses, and flashers
• Operate tools like battery boosters, winches, snow blades, and more

Keep It Running

• Do weekly inspections underneath the chassis
• Drain air tanks and adjust brakes
• Make road calls to bring buses back to the garage safely

Building & Grounds Upkeep

• Clean shelters, remove snow, and fix benches
• Handle light building repairs (lights, plumbing, doors, windows)
• Keep facilities clean and cared for

*This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to mandatory drug testing policies as a condition of employment.

Hours:Full Time; 8-hour shift, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm. Shift to be determined by bid. Sundays off

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Six months of experience in the servicing of diesel and automotive equipment

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Possession of valid Nebraska commercial driver's license is required, or ability to obtain CDL within 60 days of employment.

Don’t have a CDL yet? We Can Help!

• Commercial Learner's Permit required at start date.
• Training, including Entry Level Driver Training, will be provided prior to testing for Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Will reimburse for Commercial Driver’s License test/training for CDL

StarTran is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We fuel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team’s forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our community’s quality of life together.