Rail Cleaner

Metropolitan Council • Minnesota, MN

8d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs interior cleaning of light rail vehicles during revenue service to maintain cleanliness by utilizing staff to sweep and mop trains when arriving at terminal end points. This position strives to provide neat, clean LRT vehicles to maximize our customer’s positive commuting experience while riding the Light Rail Transit system.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of cleaning and light maintenance supplies.
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures.
• Ability to operate various cleaning and maintenance equipment e.g. power washer, vacuum cleaners, push/pull carts etc.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and warning labels.
• Ability to record numbers legibly.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees.
• Requires tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealings with others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience cleaning the interior and exterior of large passenger vehicles or trains is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs interior cleaning of light rail vehicles including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces down, and graffiti removal.
• Sweeps, brushes, vacuums and removes debris.
• Mopping up spills.
• Wipe down surfaces with visible dirt, stains, etc.
• Remove minor graffiti.
• Communicates with train operator and rail control center about biohazards, graffiti, visible defects, and safety issues.
• Notify control center or operator about maintenance or safety issues.
• Tapes off area of biohazard situation.
• Carries a radio to communicate with Rail Operations staff.
• Operates truck to transport cleaning supplies and trash disposal.
• Transport all cleaning equipment/supplies to terminal locations.
• Gather trash bags and load into vehicle.
• Dispose of trash bags in trash compactor at maintenance facility
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.

Benefits

• Shift differential of five percent (5%) for all hours worked in a shift scheduled to end between 8:00 PM and 11:59 PM, and seven percent (7%) for all hours worked in a shift scheduled to end between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM and/or scheduled to start between the hours of 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM.

What This Job Offers

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