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Transit Line-Service Attendant

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  • Transit
  • Washington County
Deadline: 04/09/2025 04:00 PM

Job Description:

Transit Line-Service Attendant | $19.30

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Transit Line-Service Attendant GRADE 5
DEPARTMENT: Transit FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Transit Fleet & Facility Manager

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs responsible semiskilled work fueling, cleaning, and parking of Transit vehicles. Direction is provided by the Transit Fleet & Facility Manager and occasionally the general direction of other management personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  1. Refuels transit vehicles daily.
  2. Washes, sweeps, mops floor of all buses.
  3. Cleans the exterior of the buses utilizing scrub brushes and a pressure washer.
  4. Parks buses.
  5. Monitors after hours two-way radio transmissions for the purpose of responding to vehicle issues.
  6. Perform bus exchanges on an as needed basis.
  7. Performs related tasks as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of the common practices, tools and supplies used in the care and cleaning of transportation vehicles; general knowledge of the skill and care required in the operation of the equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to make minor repairs and adjustment to equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms’ length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, atmospheric conditions, and oils. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.4

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate valid CDL license with airbrake and passenger endorsements or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment (and ability to maintain). Available to work evening and weekend shifts.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks Revised: 08/2016, 02/2019, 03/2025

uiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Wednesday April 9th, 2025 4:00 pm

Ready to get started? Apply for the Transit Line-Service Attendant position now!

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For more information contact:
WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
100 W. WASHINGTON ST., Room 2300
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
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Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

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