Bus Cleaner

THIS JOB OPENING IS BEING USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANT POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION AT VARIOUS SHIFTS, LOCATIONS AND ASSIGNED DAYS OFF

ORDER OF PREFERENCE: The selection for Maintenance and Construction is made on the basis of fitness and ability with preference given to: Maintenance and Construction District, System-Wide (L689), Authority-Wide and external candidates, respectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

Experience

• No prior work experience required but manifest the zeal to grasp the accountability quickly

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation:

• In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

Job Summary:

The Bus Cleaner performs routine manual work providing interior and exterior cleaning and servicing of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)¿s vehicles. The incumbent becomes familiar with the various types of shop/yard vehicles and follows established safety procedures while performing general duties as a Cleaner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and cleans interiors and exteriors on all WMATA vehicles, manually and/or with machine type devices, automatic washing equipment, and various chemical cleaning products, removing debris on vehicles, to ensure cleanliness of Authority fleet.
• Removes graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces manually and/or with machine type devices and chemical cleaning products.
• Inspects vehicles for personal property left by passengers, releasing them to proper authority to ensure fleet is safe and clear of hazardous materials.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of work area and WMATA facilities which may include trash removal and heavy physical labor.
• Performs servicing duties on all Authority vehicles, including buses, and completes appropriate records of fuel delivery, to ensure vehicles are safe and reliable for operation and activities are documented.
• Completes appropriate records of completed and pending cleaning assignments, to ensure activities are documented and meet mandated requirements.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.