Bus Washer - NRTA

Bus Washer - NRTA

Starting pay rate: $25.00/hour

The Bus Washer position will be responsible to ensure the vehicle cleanliness which includes meticulously cleaning all vehicle exteriors and interiors.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be over 21 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year or more of janitorial or auto detailing experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Must be able to work in and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a minimum of one year of driving experience and a good driving record
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement within 90 days of hire
• Flexibility in scheduling is a MUST

Skills:

• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to read and follow written and spoken instructions
• Ability to read, comprehend, and abide by Material Safety Data Sheets and all other safety training materials provided
• Ability to learn shop processes including fueling vehicles and cleaning vehicles
• Ability to mix and use a variety of cleaning products
• Ability to use a variety of equipment such as buffers, scrubbing machines, and other heavy cleaning equipment
• Strong attention to details

Key Accountabilities:

• Thoroughly clean exterior, interiors of buses
• Washes exterior of vehicles using power washer and brushes; sweeps and removes trash from vehicles
• Drives, maneuvers, and parks vehicles
• Ability to follow instructions, attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Properly use employer – provided wash equipment and maintain safe work area
• Ensure that all vehicles have been properly cleaned
• Ability to work with equipment including: handheld wash tools, pressure washers
• Other duties as required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also be contingent upon completion of a background check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the safest transportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities where we operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact KTA-HR@keolisna.com. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

• CDL

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