Bus Cleaner - $1000 Sign-on Bonus

Centre Area Transportation Authority • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Bus Cleaner maintains the cleanliness of CATA’s bus fleet by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing bus interiors and exteriors. The role helps support rider satisfaction and the public image of transit in the Centre Region. Cleaners collaborate with team members to maintain efficient operations and report maintenance issues to a supervisor.

Hours worked will be between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Candidates who start employment on or before December 31, 2026, are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Starting pay is $18.07 per hour, increasing to $19.13 per hour in year two and $21.26 per hour after year two. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The selected candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Keen attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Physical stamina for long periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Effective time management to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled shifts.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with teammates and reporting issues or concerns to supervisors.
• A genuine passion for public service.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior and exterior of buses.
• Remove trash, wipe down surfaces, vacuum carpets, and wash windows.
• Work with fellow team members to maintain efficient operations.
• Report maintenance issues to the supervisor.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who start employment on or before December 31, 2026.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(a), 457, and Roth IRA plans.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability and short-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free gym membership.
• Free transit pass.
• CATA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed