Cleaner

SporTran; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation service in Shreveport is hiring a Cleaner responsible for the cleanliness of bus terminals and maintenance areas. Duties include daily cleaning tasks, maintenance of transit fleet, and compliance with safety standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma and the ability to work varying shifts. Must meet physical and drug testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work off high lift ladders and company lift up to heights of 50 feet.
• Submit to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Authority Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of the bus terminal, maintenance shop, and buses/vans.
• Perform daily sweeping, mopping, and cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Handle fuel and fluid level checks for the transit fleet.

Skills

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Ability to work independently

Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

Job Title: CLEANER

Division/Department: MAINTENANCE

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the listed areas as assigned by management: Bus Terminal, Maintenance Shop, Building A, Bus and/or Van Cleaner.

Bus Terminal Cleaners responsible for cleanliness of Lobby, Driver Room, Office Areas and Outside of Terminal.

Daily duties include, but are not limited to sweeping and mopping floor, trash disposal, glass window and door cleaning, light fixture cleaning and changing light bulbs and restroom cleanliness. All office furniture, window coverings and small appliances must be cleaned and wiped down daily. Exterior terminal cleaning must include sweeping and power-washing walkway and driveway. Power-washing must be complete twice weekly as designated by supervisor. All Terminal Bay areas must be checked and cleaned and free of floor dryer daily.

Responsible for Bus cleaning at terminal as needed or requested by supervisor or leader on duty.

Maintenance Shop Cleaners responsible for cleanliness of all Office and Shop Areas (Parts Room, Stairwells, Solvent Tank Area, Brake Room, Tire Shop and Storage and Shop Pit).

Daily duties include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, trash disposal, glass window and door cleaning, and wall and door cleaning. All office furniture, window/light coverings, and small appliances must be cleaned and wiped down daily. Light bulbs should be replaced as needed. Shop carts and Oil filter and coolant collection containers must be emptied daily and stored in designated area.

Responsible for fueling transit fleet and checking and replacing motor vehicle fluid levels as needed or requested.

Responsible for completing pull offs for road calls as delegated by supervisor or leader on duty.

Office Cleaners responsible for all Lobby Areas, Office Areas and Driver Room.

Daily duties include, but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and steam cleaning floors, trash disposal, restroom cleanliness glass window and door cleaning and wall and door cleaning. All office furniture, window coverings, light fixtures and small appliances in driver areas must be cleaned and wiped down daily. Copy Room shredder waste should be checked and emptied daily. Restrooms supplies should be fully stocked daily.

Responsible for creating timely work order requests for light fixtures needing replacement to supervisor.

Responsible for completing pull offs for road calls as delegated by supervisor or leader on duty.

Bus and Van Cleaners responsible for cleanliness and detail of interior and exterior areas of company buses and vans.

Duties include, but are not limited to sweeping and mopping floors, trash disposal, dashboard cleaning, emptying all ash collectors, cleaning driver's area behind and under seat, seat cleaning, interior and exterior window cleaning and interior and exterior door cleaning. All hand rails, wall surfaces, window ledges, strap hold down tracks, and air condition vent coverings should be cleaned and wiped down daily. Exterior of buses and vans must be carefully washed and detailed to include tire detail and recording vehicle mileage as needed or requested by supervisor.

Fuel transit fleet and check all motor vehicle fluid levels and refill as needed (oil, transmission, coolant and windshield wiper).

Responsible for completing pull offs for road calls as delegated by supervisor or leader on duty.

Ensure all required duty checklists are completed and accurate in compliance with company policy

Cleaners must be able to perform the essential job functions in all assigned work areas as needed or requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices within 60 days of employment.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Applicants who possess a valid CDL with passenger endorsement or employees who obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement are eligible for the CDL Cleaner pay rate when a CDL Cleaner position becomes available

Class A Combination with passenger endorsement within the first 120 days (4 Months) from date of hire.

Must be available to work varying shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to work off high lift ladders and company lift up to heights of 50 feet when necessary.

Submit to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Authority Regulations.

Must be able to pass agility test with no limitations on the upper and lower back.

Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting when necessary.

Must have a telephone in home by which he/she can be contacted.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All positions are Safety Sensitive and subject to pre-employment requirements to include: drug test, background check, and clean driving record.

Eligible applicants will have no more than two (2) moving violations in the past five years and no convictions of a serious traffic violation (i.e., DWI, driving with a suspended, canceled or revoked license) in the past five years.

SporTran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SporTran provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SporTran complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.