Cleaner Bus Maintenance

METRO • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

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 is required.
• 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.
• Ability to read memos, announcements, safety messaging as well as complete/fill-out written reports, records, and forms.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years stable work experience preferred.
• Experience in building maintenance services and/or basic preventive maintenance; cleaning and servicing autos preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives buses and other METRO operated vehicles through fueling stations and washers. Move and park vehicles.
• Checks the levels of and add to fuel, oil, DEF and other fluids and record amounts added and the mileage of assigned METRO vehicles.
• Checks tires for air and tread condition, note and report loose lug nuts and make tire changes when necessary.
• Notes 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.
• Cleans and scrubs service stations, floors, pits, wash racks and other areas 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.
• Completes all required reports, lists and records in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies Safety Management System (SMS) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees.
• Drug testing before employment and subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout employment.
• Drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements for safety-sensitive functions.
• Equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED