KC Streetcar is looking to grow our maintenance team! Join the KC Streetcar team to do something unique and exciting as you play an important role in KC’s future. Enjoy a job where every day is different, you can earn while you learn, and you have opportunities to advance and grow right along with us. Your next stop? A chance to love what you do … at KC Streetcar!

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Service Maintainer in Kansas City, MO to join our Maintenance Team for the Kansas City Streetcar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

• Assist with Facility repairs and inspections
• Restock passenger report cards and safety sensitive literature on cars.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Wash exterior of streetcars when scheduled.
• Cleaning of the track, track slab, and track flange ways.
• Interfaces with Kansas City Streetcar representatives and passengers.
• Interfaces with other operation and mechanical employees.
• Assisting with inventory shipping, receiving and organization.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, work rules and procedures.
• Must be dependable and report to work at the scheduled time and seldom absent from work. Depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, schedules and overtime.
• Ability to perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the mechanics trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanic's trade.
• Ability to assist in the maintenance and repair of all types of equipment from Streetcars to facility repairs.
• Ability to use and care for tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of such equipment.
• Able to work around high voltage.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
• Pass pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Regularly lift weight up to 75 pounds to a height of up to 56 inches.
• Regularly carry weight up to 75 pounds to a distance up to 100 feet.
• Regularly push/pull up to 50 pounds for a distance up to 50 feet.
• Regularly grasp or squeeze with forces up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly ascend and descend a 10 step ladder with up to 25 pounds. Frequently climb on/off equipment.
• Work in a confined access/space environment with a height of 12 inches and a width of 24 inches.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1 mile.
• Regularly lay on back for extended periods of time.
• Regularly reach overhead while holding tools.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises on a daily basis.
• Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Must be able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Safety:

• Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all. 

Benefits:

• Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog:

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Over the course of our 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. 

We believe our culture is at the heart of our existence. It is that belief which empowers every member of our professional family to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career throughout their personal pursuit of excellence.

Backed by over five decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results. 

Our success is the outcome of our relentless pursuit of excellence, our passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of team.

We invite you to join us on our journey to excellence as we work to be better today than yesterday and better tomorrow than today.

It is the policy of Herzog Transit Services, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.