Access Bus Washer (Full Time)

RTS - Regional Transit Service; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Pension Plan

NYS Deferred Compensation Plan

Life, Disability & Supplemental Ins.

AD&D Insurance

Accident Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RTS - Regional Transit Service in Rochester, NY, is hiring a Bus Washer for RTS Access. You will ensure buses are clean, fueled, and ready for daily service while supporting customer health and safety in varying weather conditions.

The role is physically demanding, outdoors, and requires adherence to safety standards and DOT/FTA guidelines. Union position with benefits as listed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit with Passenger Endorsement and no air brake restriction before start date.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual and honest.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wash interior and exterior of transit buses.
• Fuel buses according to procedures.
• Park, move, and position buses for daily service.
• Maintain cleanliness standards for health and safety.
• Operate cleaning equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborate with team to ensure fleet readiness.
• Report equipment issues or vehicle damage to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Valid NY Driver's License

Class B CDL Permit prep

Clean driving record

Team player

Strong communication

Dependable & punctual

Follow written/verbal instructions

Job description

Access Bus Washer

Access Bus Washer

Reports To: Operations/Maintenance Supervisor (or designated supervisor)

Salary Range: $19.67 per hour (Union Position)

Current Schedule: SaturdayWednesday, 4:00 PM12:00 AM (Thursday and Friday off)

Work Location: 588 Trabold Road, Rochester, NY 14624

Union Status: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 282

Make an Impact at RTS

At RTS, we connect our community to the people, places, and opportunities that matter most. As a Bus Washer with RTS Access, you play a vital role in ensuring our paratransit fleet is clean, safe, fueled, and ready to provide reliable transportation for customers with disabilities. Your work directly supports customer health, safety, and satisfaction while helping RTS deliver dependable service every day.

Why Join RTS?

Staying Healthy

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Feeling Secure

• Pension Plan
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
• Life, Disability & Supplemental Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Group Specified Disease Insurance
• Hospital Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Wellness Center / 24/7 Fitness Center
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts (including BJ's Wholesale Club)
• Culture & Inclusion Council

About The Role

The Bus Washer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and readiness of RTS Access transit buses. This position ensures buses are cleaned, fueled, and positioned for daily service while contributing to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused transportation operation. This is a physically demanding position requiring employees to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

What You'll Do

• Clean and wash the interior and exterior of transit buses.
• Fuel buses according to established procedures.
• Park, move, and position buses for daily service.
• Maintain cleanliness standards that support customer health and safety.
• Operate cleaning equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely.
• Follow all safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure fleet readiness.
• Report equipment issues or vehicle damage to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a dependable attendance record and arrive to work on time.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Valid New York State Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit with Passenger Endorsement and no air brake restriction prior to start date.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and honest.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous vehicle washing, detailing, janitorial, or fleet maintenance experience.
• Experience working in transportation, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Commercial driving experience (helpful but not required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Safe operation of cleaning equipment and tools.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational needs.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Work in noisy environments around moving buses and heavy equipment.
• Ability to hear approaching vehicles, horns, alarms, and verbal communication without direct line of sight.
• Work in dark, dimly lit, confined, wet, and slippery environments.
• Perform repetitive bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, stretching, and overhead reaching.
• Stand and walk for extended periods on hard or uneven surfaces.
• Move quickly throughout buses and work areas.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Use power tools, hand tools, and cleaning equipment safely.
• Maintain productivity while performing physically demanding tasks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a DOT/FTA-required pre-employment drug test.
• Compliance with RGRTA's zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy throughout employment.
• Ability to meet all applicable DOT and FTA safety-sensitive position requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. RGRTA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. For safety-sensitive positions, RGRTA maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and receive a verified negative test result before performing safety-sensitive functions. Employees in these positions are also subject to additional drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment as required by applicable regulations. As required by law, RTS tests for a variety of substances, including cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and marijuana metabolites. Please be aware that marijuana can remain detectable in the body for an extended period of timesometimes more than 30 daysand may result in a positive drug test long after use.