Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
LABORER "A" (STOPS AND ZONES)
Pay Grade A07
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, assigns, monitors, and reviews tasks performed by community service workers and court referred juveniles in cleaning buses, inactive rail right of way and other Metro property, bus stops and terminals. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Stops & Zones Supervisor; Equipment Service Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Assigns, monitors, and reviews tasks performed by work crew
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Trains new workers and instructs on new procedures or methods of work
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Operates Metro vehicles to transport work crews, equipment, and supplies to various locations
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Monitors and verifies community service work in progress by others properties
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Provides guidance and mentoring to juveniles
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Completes reports of daily activities
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Picks up and properly disposes of accumulated trash bags
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Ensures supplies are properly stocked and equipment serviced
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Travels throughout the Metro service area inspecting bus stops, zones, terminals and supervising work progress of crews
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Cleans and sweeps bus stops, zones and terminals using high pressure washers
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Cleans and removes weeds, trash and debris from Metro and other
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Cleans buses at terminals and layover zones
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Replaces sacrificial bus windows at terminals and layover windows
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in custodial and yard cleaning work
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Vehicle operation and safety
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Ability to:
- Assign, monitor, and review tasks performed by a non-paid work crew
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships
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Communicate effectively with others
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Safely operate Metro vehicles
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Safely operate cleaning equipment
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Maintain simple written records
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Follow verbal and written instructions
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Communicate effectively with others
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the LABORER "A" (STOPS AND ZONES) position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 1 years experience performing custodial or other related work
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Valid California Class C drivers license
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Special Conditions
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 12/21/1998
Date Last Revised: 5/22/2003
ATU: 0794A