Utility Worker at Via (Rochester, MN)
Via· Rochester, MN·
Job description
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.
As a Utility Worker at Via, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and functionality of our facilities, vehicles, and grounds. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly through a wide range of maintenance and support tasks.
On-the-job training is provided, and no prior transit experience is required. This is in person at our Fort Walton Beach location
What You'll Do:
- Upkeep, sanitize, and detail buses and support vehicles to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for riders and staff.
- Perform general building and grounds upkeep, including custodial tasks and minor repairs, ensuring facilities are clean, orderly, and operating safely.
- Support the operations team with miscellaneous responsibilities as they arise, including moving equipment, organizing workspaces, and assisting with special projects.
- Additional duties will be discussed during the interview and may evolve based on operational needs.
Who You Are:
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Dynamic; willing to wear multiple hats and work on projects of all types.
- An action-oriented executor: you take initiative to solve problems and get the job done.
- Successful completion of a drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle records check is mandatory for employment.
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Pass a drug screening and background check: no felonies, clean MVR, no DUI/DWI or reckless driving convictions, and no more than 2 speeding tickets.
- At least 21 years old.
Compensation and Benefits
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Salary: Starting at $22.33/hour
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
There has never been a more exciting time to be on the cutting edge of public mobility. Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer
Why work at Via
- Mission-driven work: Employees get to directly impact urban livability, equity, and sustainability through transportation technology.
- Hybrid workspace: Flexible on-site/remote policy (typical time on-site is flexible); offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and international hubs.
- Compensation & benefits: Competitive salaries, equity packages, 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, FSA, life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and family medical leave.
- Professional development: Learning opportunities via “Via-Versity”, customized development tracks, and exposure to cutting-edge AI and transit operations.
- Culture: Values of “Smart, Human, Shared” – intellectual curiosity, focus on human impact, and collaboration across teams.
- Perks: Free snacks and drinks, travel concierge services, company car (for certain roles), local volunteer opportunities, Employee Resource Groups.
- Inclusive hiring: Committed to equal opportunity and diverse backgrounds; explicitly welcomes unconventional career paths.