Bus Maintenance Person – The City of Everett – Everett, WA

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for BUS MAINTENANCE PERSON. This position is responsible for the custodial maintenance of the interior and exterior of City transit and paratransit vehicles, bus shelters and bus stops. Employees also perform minor servicing tasks on transit vehicles such as fueling and checking and adding fluids to engines, transmissions, and cooling systems. Included is the use of standard cleaning tools, equipment, substances, solutions, solvents, waxes, and polishes. The position is under the direct administrative and technical supervision of the Transit Operations Program Manager or his/her designee. Shift work is assigned through-out a 24 hour period.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the website.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age on or before application filing closing date. Must possess an excellent driving record in accordance with departmental standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted driver license at the time of hire. Must possess a valid, Washington State Driver License within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to safely operate transit and paratransit vehicles as requires.
• Possession of, Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) and necessary endorsements associated with transit and paratransit vehicles as prescribed by law.
• Must submit to an extensive background investigation, medical examination, and drug testing.
• Must be able to meet and maintain the medical standards established by federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for commercial drivers.
  

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
  • The standard City of Everett Application Form including the questionnaires. Thoroughly follow all directions and complete questions completely.
  • An Abstract of Driving Record – Full
• Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2020
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• The screening process will consist of a supplemental questionnaire weighted 40%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral interview weighted 60%, tentatively scheduled during the beginning of December.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
  
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
• Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214 or other official military separation documentation that clearly indicates an honorable discharge from military service on or before the date filing closes.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• Any position requiring a CDL or the performance of a safety-sensitive function will be subject to the City of Everett’s random Drug and Alcohol Policy per Federal DOT regulations.
• Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range. This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.