CDL Bus Washer – Part-Time

Ecofleet Industries Inc; Oregon; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

EcoFleet Industries in Clackamas, OR seeks a Part-Time CDL Bus Washer to help keep our transit fleet clean and ready for daily service. You will wash exteriors and interiors, move vehicles within the yard, and report safety concerns.

The role requires a valid CDL (Passenger Endorsement), DOT medical card, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and availability on varied shifts including weekends. Starting pay is $26–$30 per hour, with 8 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; not required but beneficial.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement; maintain CDL and endorsements.
• DOT Medical Card of record; maintain current certification.
• DOT drug test and random screening required.

Responsibilities

• Exterior wash of buses by hand and with wash equipment per standards.
• Interior cleaning including floors, seats, rails, and windows.
• Move buses between yard, wash area, fueling area, and shop as directed.
• Perform pre/post-trip checks and report issues to leadership.
• Record tasks cleaned and issues in the tracking system.
• Follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements (DOT/OSHA).
• Keep work areas and supplies organized and stocked.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Reading procedures

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

DOT Medical Card

Age 21+

Job description

Overview

At EcoFleet Industries, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient fleet maintenance that supports public transportation operations.

As a Part-Time CDL Bus Washer, you will help keep our fleet clean, safe, and ready for daily service. This position is responsible for washing and cleaning the exteriors and interiors of transit buses, moving vehicles within the yard and wash area, and reporting any damage or safety concerns found during cleaning.

Our bus washers make sure vehicles meet EcoFleet cleanliness and appearance standards, contractual requirements, and applicable safety requirements before they return to service.

Location

10180 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015

Compensation

Pay Range: $26.00 – $30.00 per hour

Actual starting pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Part-Time Position – 8 Hours Per Week

This part-time position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefit programs.

Core Responsibilities

• Exterior Washing: Wash bus exteriors, including body, windows, mirrors, wheels, and lights, by hand and with automated wash equipment, following EcoFleet cleaning standards.
• Interior Cleaning: Clean bus interiors, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping seats, handrails, stanchions, and windows, removing trash, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
• Vehicle Movement: Safely drive and position buses between the yard, wash area, fueling area, and maintenance shop as directed.
• Inspections & Reporting: Perform pre-trip and post-trip checks when moving vehicles, and report damage, vandalism, leaks, or safety concerns to shop leadership.
• Documentation: Accurately record buses cleaned, cleaning tasks completed, and any issues found, using the company’s tracking system or logs.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow EcoFleet safety procedures and all applicable DOT, OSHA, and environmental requirements, including the proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Work Area Standards: Keep wash equipment, cleaning supplies, and assigned work areas clean, safe, stocked, and organized.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience washing, detailing, or cleaning commercial vehicles, buses, or fleet equipment is preferred but not required.
• CDL Requirement: Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement and no air-brake restriction. Employees are required to maintain a valid CDL and all required endorsements throughout employment in this position.
• DOT Medical Card: Must possess a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Medical Card) and maintain current DOT medical certification throughout employment in this position.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing: Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and take part in random drug and alcohol testing as required.
• Work Availability: EcoFleet supports a transportation operation that runs every day. Bus washers must be available to work their assigned schedule, which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Minimum Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read and follow work instructions, cleaning procedures, safety instructions, and chemical labels. Must be able to communicate effectively with shop leadership, technicians, drivers, and other operational personnel.
• Physical Requirements: This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing steps and ladders, and working in and around commercial vehicles for the full shift.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and/or move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a bus yard and wash bay. It may involve outdoor weather conditions including rain and cold, wet and slippery surfaces, cleaning chemicals, elevated noise levels, and vehicle exhaust. Employees are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all EcoFleet safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EcoFleet Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and other employment practices without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

EcoFleet Industries prohibits unlawful harassment and retaliation against employees or applicants who exercise rights protected by applicable employment laws.