Bus Cleaner (Servicer A)

About the Role

The Servicer A (Bus Cleaner) is responsible for cleaning MTS Bus vehicles, divisional garages, shops, and office areas, as well as performing in-route bus changes under the direction and supervision of the Shop Foreman and Manager of Fleet & Facility Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Scrub exteriors, clean interiors including walls, seats, and windows, sweep and mop bus floors, spray for insects as required, and park buses in assigned locations.
• Ensure shops are clean using solvent cleaners, empty waste baskets and trash barrels, clean lavatories and replenish paper products, and remove litter from yard areas.
• Maintain written records of bus mileage and cleaning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to back buses into marked spaces.
• Ability to use all required cleaning instruments and components.
• Ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions in English and follow established safety practices.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations.
• Ability to speak clearly, distinctly, and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license at the time of application.
• Must have three years of driving experience. If applicant has resided in California less than three years, a copy of the applicant’s driving record from previous state of residence must be submitted in addition to California records.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Class B California license and meet DMV driving record standards as established by the Human Resources Department.
• Janitorial and cleaning experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stoop, sit, bend, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key.
• Work may require more than 8 hours per day and may involve working at different divisions.
• Must be able to work any day or shift, including weekends and holidays, as the Maintenance Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor and shop environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Retirement plans and wellness programs.
• Incremental pay increases annually.
• Employer-paid holidays (up to 12 per year).
• Employer-paid DMV licensing (if additional licensing is required for the position).
• Free transit pass for you and your family.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Walk, run, and/or bike event reimbursement.
• Employer-paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• Employer-paid uniforms.
• Paid company training and development opportunities.

Pay

Starting rate of pay is $24.07 per hour with annual increases. All hourly rates are subject to negotiations with IBEW (union) and are therefore subject to change.