Transit Rail Maintenance Assistant #2104-288600-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

The Transit Rail Maintenance Assistant will perform rail car interior and exterior cleaning and disinfecting.

Physical Requirements:

v Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs.

v Must be able to manipulate 100 lbs.

v Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces while working.

v Must be able to sit, bend, twist, kneel, reach, crouch, lying down prone or supine, at shoulder level or above or any combination listed while performing work.

v Ability to work at and above shoulder level.

v Must be able to work in all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety gear.

v Must be able to work in the assigned uniform approved by CATS.

v Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

v Must be able to work at heights on platforms and man lifts.

v Must be able to work in pits and under lifted heavy equipment.

Sensory Requirements:

v Speech

v Touch

v Hearing

v Vision – vision must be 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 (near, distance and peripheral)

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.