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Pierce Transit’s
current Job Announcements are listed below.
We only accept applications for positions that are currently
open. You may also call our Job Line at 253.581.8097 for a voice
recording of the jobs listed below or you may call 253.581.8080
and request that an application be mailed to you.
A separate application must be submitted for each job you are
interested in applying for. All applications require an original
signature. Some jobs require supplemental questionnaires that must
be included with your application to be considered. Resumes may
be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed
Pierce Transit application form.
Your application must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the closing
date stated on the job announcement. Postmarks and faxes received
by the closing date will also be accepted. We do not accept
emailed applications or resumes unless specifically noted on the
job announcement.
Our selection processes are competitive. Responses on the
application form and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated
for required minimum qualifications for the position. The most
competitive candidates may be invited for further testing and/or
interviews.
All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their
application in writing or by phone. Please keep us informed of
any changes in address or telephone number by calling
253.581.8080 and asking for Human Resources.
Pierce Transit will provide reasonable accommodation for persons
with disabilities during the selection process, if requested.
Please notify Human Resources of such requests at 253.581.8080.
Job offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a
physical examination, pre-employment drug screen, criminal
background check, reference check, driving record check and/or
other required verifications.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with
Pierce Transit!
CURRENT JOB POSTINGS:
MAINTENANCE
MECHANIC
Click HERE for additional applicant
information and benefits offered to Pierce Transit employees
Employees, not "at will", will be required to serve a
six-month probationary period.
Pierce Transit provides a smoke-free work environment. Smoking is
permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Females and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Closing
Date: December 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
The Position:
An employee in this position will perform skilled work in
the maintenance and repair of buildings and construction tasks
including preventative maintenance on commercial transit building
components, systems and equipment such as HVAC, plumbing,
electrical, fire protection, bus shelter, fueling and bus wash
systems and other related duties as assigned. Essential
functions: performs required activities in a safe manner as it
relates to the repair and maintenance of buildings, shelters,
stops and related equipment in all areas of the division’s
responsibility; inspects, tests and repairs shop equipment such
as lathes, hydraulic hoists, grinders, presses, vises, drill
presses, battery chargers, hose reels, vehicle lifts, vehicle
cleaning system, steam cleaners, parts cleaners, fire doors, roll
doors and telescoping shop doors; diagnoses malfunctions;
inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and replaces complete or
integral parts of all building equipment or systems; maintains
preventive maintenance schedules as recommended by department
and/or equipment manufacturers; estimates projects for time,
labor requirements and material; develops cost estimates and
makes bills for material; recommends and assists in the selection
and purchase of necessary equipment and supplies needed to
perform the assigned duties; troubleshoots, repairs and maintains
fuel and petroleum dispensing systems including leak detection
equipment; inspects, troubleshoots and repairs Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) compressors, piping, controls, storage vessels and
dispensers; diagnoses malfunctions and repairs heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; installs and
repairs electrical wiring, lights, circuit breakers, switches and
controls; runs conduit, pulls and hooks up wire per national
electrical code; troubleshoots and repairs programmable logic
controls to include sensors, modules and actuators; reads and
interprets programming and makes adjustments to programming;
cuts, threads and joins pipe and makes plumbing repairs and
installations; welds and fabricates steel and aluminum signs,
brackets, guards or components using oxy/acetylene, wire feed or
MIG/TIG equipment; performs carpentry; installs floor coverings;
repairs and replaces windows and doors including hardware; builds
forms; pours, finishes or repairs concrete or masonry areas;
performs roof repairs as needed; provides on the job instruction
to apprentice maintenance mechanics; enters and maintains
information regarding materials used and time spent on repair of
various pieces of equipment and facilities through a Computerized
Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software; maintains a
professional level of conduct, communications and customer
service with other staff, external customers, vendors and
subcontractors; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Starting Wage: $23.85 per
hour Wage
Range: $23.85 per hour - $26.78 per hour
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Four years of recent facilities or commercial
building maintenance experience. Desired:
Graduation from a State approved apprenticeship program or trade
school; Washington State non-residential maintenance electrician
license; experience with programmable logic controls; and
familiarity using personal computers and software packages.
Special Requirements: Must possess a complete set
of facility maintenance hand tools. Must be available to work
overtime and respond to emergencies as needed. Must possess a
valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of hire.
Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as
described above including the ability to maneuver objects
weighing in excess of fifty pounds.
Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of: proper safety precautions and use of
safety equipment, tools and machinery; principles, practices and
operating procedures pertinent to facilities maintenance; basic
computer skills in data entry; diagnosing malfunctions, testing,
adjusting, repairing and replacing complete or integral parts of
industrial equipment. Ability to: read, comprehend and
apply written instructions or directions; operate a wide variety
of repair shop equipment such as saws, lathes, presses, vises,
drills, compressors, and hand tools in a safe manner; read and
interpret blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams; learn all
equipment operations; communicate effectively both orally and in
writing; conceptualize the work required, through personal
observation or a verbal description, and determine what is
necessary to obtain quality results; perform computerized work
order methods and procedures, pass a job related examination;
drive all job related vehicles and maintain a valid WA State
driver’s license and CDL as required.
How to Apply:
You will need to complete a Pierce Transit application
form and
supplemental questionnaire clearly showing how you
meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Application
materials may also be obtained at Pierce Transit, 3701 96th
Street SW, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA 98496 or by calling
253.581.8080. Resumes will be accepted only if they are
attached to a completed application form. Applicants who
have applied for this position within the last six months are
ineligible to re-apply at this time.
**Don't forget to download the supplemental
questionnaire. Both documents must be submitted in order to be
considered for the position.
1. Application
Please download and complete a Pierce
Transit Application. You
may mail your completed application to Pierce Transit, P.O. Box
99070, Lakewood, WA 98496-0070 or drop off your application at
3701 96th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
This position also requires you fill out a supplemental
questionnaire which may
then be printed out and mailed to the above address along with
your application form.
Selection Procedures:
Review and evaluation of information submitted in the
application documents will determine selection of applicants for
further consideration. The most competitively qualified
candidates will be invited to appear before an oral review panel.
Of those interviewed, the most competitive candidates will be
referred for a practical exam. It is the responsibility of the
applicant to supply sufficient information and detail on the
application to permit the Agency to properly evaluate their
qualifications and abilities as they relate to the position.
For questions or additional information, contact Jean White,
Senior Human Resources Analyst at 253.581.8081.
Opening Date: November 17, 2009
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