BUS CLEANER/FUELER (CDL Class B REQUIRED)

Lynx•Orlando, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LYNX is seeking a Bus Cleaner/Fueler, also known as a Service Island Attendant A, to keep buses and support vehicles clean, fueled, and ready for service. The hands-on role includes cleaning vehicle interiors and exteriors, driving buses through the wash rack, checking and replenishing fluids, inspecting tires, and keeping servicing records. The employee also safely moves and parks buses, operates vehicles on public roadways, and performs vehicle swap-outs. This is a safety-sensitive, mission-critical position that may require work during emergencies or disasters. Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather, with exposure to fuels, chemicals, and commercial cleaners. The employee must be available for assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift bids and days off follow a seniority-based system. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience, as well as a valid Florida Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement and air brakes. The employee must maintain a safe driving record, pass LYNX’s CDL Defensive Driving Course and a DOT physical, and maintain a valid DOT Medical Card.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of full-time related experience in janitorial or industrial cleaning, or in cleaning, maintaining, or servicing vehicles; equivalent related education, training, or experience may also qualify.
Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) endorsement and air brakes, maintained throughout employment.
Safe driving record.
Successfully pass the LYNX CDL Defensive Driving Course.
Pass a DOT physical exam and obtain a DOT Medical Card valid for at least one year.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with fuels, commercial cleaners, and toxic materials.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities including standing, bending, stooping, walking, running, scrubbing, pushing, stretching, and kneeling.
Knowledge of basic auto mechanics and skill in reading fuel and oil measuring devices.
Ability to read and write legibly, use basic math, and determine the time of day or night.
Ability to follow safety practices; operate buses through a wash rack and park them properly; and use cleaning and servicing equipment.
Ability to complete required paperwork and electronic data-entry forms and to read and interpret operations and service manuals.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, a professional and courteous demeanor, and ability to work in a diverse environment.
Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, and color perception, and dexterity to operate equipment.
Availability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially during emergencies or disasters.

Responsibilities

Fuel buses and service vehicles; check oil and water and replenish them as needed.
Drive buses through the wash rack, scrub exteriors, and park buses in assigned locations.
Steam-clean engines and other vehicle units; pressure-wash engines, wheels, and other parts as needed.
Clean buses and service vehicles, including sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning walls, seats, and windows.
Remove trash from buses and support vehicles and spray for insects as required.
Inspect tires for air and tread condition.
Operate automated cleaning equipment, upholstery cleaning machines, and a forklift as needed.
Refill fare boxes with media cards.
Complete cleaning forms, work orders, fuel cards, and other required paperwork or electronic data entry.
Maintain written records of buses parked and cleaned and vehicles receiving fuel or oil.
Safely operate buses and support vehicles on public roadways and perform vehicle swap-outs.
Follow safety practices and applicable guidelines for chemicals and toxic materials.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Defined contribution 401(a) retirement plan with a 7% employer base contribution.
100% employer match up to 3% of employee contributions to the 457 plan.
Free employee-only medical insurance.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Short-term disability insurance available.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Access to an on-site Employee Wellness Center.
Free bus transportation for the employee, spouse, and dependent children.