Supervisor of Hostlers

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates the activities of hostlers assigned to the cleaning and servicing staff to ensure clean, reliable, and safe transit vehicles are available for daily operational requirements.

Essential Functions

• Supervise hostlers in the sweeping, fueling, and washing of vehicles used for daily service.
• Ensure interiors and exteriors of all vehicles are cleaned daily, including seats, dashboards, railings, and operator areas.
• Oversee all vehicles are properly probed, serviced, and cleaned.
• Identify and report vehicle defects, including tire conditions and body damage, to general repair supervisors for evaluation and repair.
• Ensure employees follow established work methods, policies, and procedures; provide training as needed.
• Ensure all buses scheduled for service are properly fueled and cleaned.
• Review daily out-of-service and pullout reports to ensure no vehicles are missing.
• Conduct nightly spot checks of cleaned vehicles (minimum of 10% of total buses serviced).
• Maintain general housekeeping of the service area.
• Report on conditions of service and washing areas to the Maintenance Manager.
• Perform other duties aligned with the goals and objectives of the RTA.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 2 years paid experience in cleaning and servicing vehicles (cars, buses, heavy trucks) or housekeeping services.

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B with Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Ability to read and write legibly for reporting purposes.
• Must be proficient in communicating in English.

Work Environment

This position frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and communicates information so that others will understand.