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Regional Transit Authority
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA’s system includes 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year. 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Employment Opportunity


Wages for new employees will be on a tiered scale based on the candidate’s skills and experience, as approved by management staff at the time of hire. New employees will begin at 90% of the starting rate/tier for the first six months.


JOB Title: Hostler -bus

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: non- exempt

STARTING pay rate: $19.15 hourly

 

jOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the nightly servicing and cleaning of fixed-route buses and vans to ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and ready for daily operations. This role supports overall fleet readiness and contributes to a safe and professional transit environment.


REPORTS TO

Supervisor Rail SIS, Supervisor Bus Maintenance, Lead Hostler


TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB AT TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT

None


essential FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

 

  • Fueling vehicles
  • Checking and maintaining fluid levels
  • Probing and vaulting fareboxes
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Removing graffiti
  • Cleaning windows, wheels, and driver areas. 

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.


LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to drive and possess a Valid Louisiana Driver’s license


ESSENTIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Work is primarily performed outdoors in inclement weather conditions while maintaining company vehicles. 
  • Employees must be able to lift at least sixty (60) pounds.
  • The position requires continuous physical activity throughout the shift, including walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.
  • Employees must not have any allergic reactions to diesel oils, fuels, or solvents.


This is a designated Safety Sensitive Position under the RTA Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy (Non-USDOT). Drug and alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations.

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Salary : $19

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