Cleaner Bus Maintenance

METRO•Houston, TX

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a Mechanical Foreman, the Cleaner will clean and service to completion METRO buses, automobiles, equipment, and component parts in a timely manner. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent or must obtain an accredited G.E.D or high school equivalency within two years of hire date.
Minimum of two (2) years stable work experience preferred. Experience in building maintenance services and/or basic preventive maintenance; cleaning and servicing autos preferred. Ability to read memos, announcements, safety messaging as well as complete/fill-out written reports, records, and forms.
A valid Texas Driver’s License is required and must meet METRO’s requirements regarding motor vehicle records, testing/assessments, and other contingencies as appropriate.
Employee must successfully complete the METRO Bus Servicer Orientation and Driver Training Program within the first twenty-one (21) calendar days of employment as a condition of continued employment with METRO.

Responsibilities

Drive buses and other METRO operated vehicles through fueling stations and washers. Move and park vehicles.
Check the levels of and add to fuel, oil, DEF and other fluids and record amounts added and the mileage of assigned METRO vehicles.
Check tires for air and tread condition, note and report loose lug nuts and make tire changes when necessary.
Note the repair/malfunctions and defects.
Responsible for the steam, wash, polish, hand clean and disinfecting of all METRO operated vehicles, parts, components, equipment, furnishings, and building.
Clean and scrub service stations, floors, pits, wash racks and other as assigned. Sweep, dust, fumigate, wash, and otherwise clean the complete shop including others such as air vents.
Responsible for safely handling yard scrubbing equipment, shop scrubbers, forklifts, and other specialized and support equipment.
Collect and dispose of trash, debris and other materials and objects as necessary.
Complete all required reports, lists and records in a timely and accurate fashion.
Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
Performs other job-related duties as required.