Utility Worker

Overview:
**About MVT**:MVT Canadian Bus, Inc. proudly operates the conventional and specialized transit service for the City of Barrie from a state-of-the-art facility as part of a 20-year operating contract. The team at MVT is committed to being a company that makes a difference in people's lives by inspiring our employees, treating our customers as part of the family, and making our communities even better places to live.

Our Barrie Transit team is seeking
** a full-time Utility Worker**. The utility worker is responsible for the overall interior and exterior cleanliness of Transit Buses, Specialized Buses, Route Supervisors Vehicles and Service Trucks. The Utility Worker must ensure the availability of deep-clean and sanitized vehicles to meet service requirements in accordance with Company and client contract standards.

During this unprecedented time, we are truly grateful to all of our dedicated MVT employees and those joining the MVT team in critical areas to provide essential transportation and support. With the impact of COVID-19 throughout our communities, the safety and well-being of our employees and the passengers we serve remains our #1 priority. MVT's continued commitment includes providing personal protection for our drivers, daily/frequent sanitizing and cleaning of all our vehicles and facilities, Coronavirus Operations Response Plan (CORP) training, and keeping our employees and customers continually informed to ensure their safety.

**Responsibilities**:
**Position Summary**:
The Utility Worker is responsible for the overall interior and exterior cleanliness of Conventional Transit Buses, Specialized Buses, Route Supervisors Vehicles and Service Trucks. The Utility Worker must ensure the availability of clean fleet vehicles to meet service requirements.

**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities**:
The following is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the essential functions of the Utility Worker position, but rather a general description of some of the requirements necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Utility Worker must be able to perform the following tasks, among others:

- Detail cleans and sanitizes driver area, including seat, windshield, steering wheel, dashboard and farebox area
- Applies disinfectant to hard surfaces inside fleet, particularly all touch points while using proper company supplied PPE
- Cleans bus floors by sweeping, power washing, mopping and vacuuming
- Gathers and empties trash and recycling
- Cleans and sanitizes seats, grab rails, stanchions and fixtures
- Cleans windows and glass/plexi-glass partitions using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges and squeegees
- Mixes water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- Safely removes and cleans any minor graffiti
- Steam-cleans or shampoos seats
- Manually washes bus exterior using power washer, sponges and brushes in the event of equipment failure
- Reports any defects or issues requiring follow up
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Requisitions supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and sanitization
- Maintains a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employees
- Accurately maintains proper shift documentation reports, and records
- Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with fellow employees and supervisors while promoting Company values
- Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance including strict adherence to company supplied uniforms, being properly dressed, neatly groomed and with good hygiene according to Company standards
- Demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality in compliance with Company policies
- Attends all required in-service training, Company required safety meetings and training and other required meetings
- Works in cooperation with Bus Wash Technicians and other members of the facilities, maintenance and operations teams
- Custodial duties - cleaning and sanitizing office/building as needed
- All other duties as assigned

**Working Conditions**:
The Utility Worker works in a workshop/garage environment with occasional visits to the field as required and requires the following physical activities: long periods of standing, walking, crouching and bending, considerable use of arms, repetitive hand wrist motion, and moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, walking, handling of equipment and materials and wearing protective safety harnesses where required. The Utility Worker occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as adverse weather conditions. The Utility Worker at all times must wear protective eye wear, safety gloves, safety shoes, and proper breathing apparatus when required.

Qualifications:
**Skills and Qualifications**:

- High School diploma or