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:

Examples of Duties
  • Assigns, monitors, and reviews tasks performed by work crew
  • Trains new workers and instructs on new procedures or methods of work
  • Operates Metro vehicles to transport work crews, equipment, and supplies to various locations
  • Monitors and verifies community service work in progress by others properties
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to juveniles
  • Completes reports of daily activities
  • Picks up and properly disposes of accumulated trash bags
  • Ensures supplies are properly stocked and equipment serviced
  • Travels throughout the Metro service area inspecting bus stops, zones, terminals and supervising work progress of crews
  • Cleans and sweeps bus stops, zones and terminals using high pressure washers
  • Cleans and removes weeds, trash and debris from Metro and other
  • Cleans buses at terminals and layover zones
  • Replaces sacrificial bus windows at terminals and layover windows
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in custodial and yard cleaning work
  • Vehicle operation and safety

Ability to:
  • Assign, monitor, and review tasks performed by a non-paid work crew
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Safely operate Metro vehicles
  • Safely operate cleaning equipment
  • Maintain simple written records
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the LABORER "A" (STOPS AND ZONES) position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 1 year’s experience performing custodial or other related work
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license

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

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