Cleaner Bus Maintenance

Ride Metro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ride Metro in Houston seeks a Cleaner under direct supervision to clean and service METRO buses, vehicles, and equipment. You will drive and position vehicles, check fluids, and record mileage as part of routine maintenance.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in reports, and providing excellent service to internal and external METRO customers. A high school diploma and a valid Texas driver’s license are required, with at least two years of stable work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read memos, announcements, and safety messages.
• Experience in building maintenance services and/or cleaning preferred.
• Ability to read and fill out written reports and forms.

Responsibilities

• Drive and clean METRO buses and vehicles; move and park as needed.
• Check levels of fuel and fluids; record mileage.
• Clean and disinfect all METRO vehicles, shops, and areas.
• Collect and dispose of waste according to safety rules.
• Complete required reports accurately and on time.
• Provide excellent customer service to METRO staff and customers.
• Follow SMS safety procedures and PTASP requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading & reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• 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.

Hourly Rate: $17.52

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum of two (2) years stable work experience preferred. Experience in building maintenance services and/or basic preventive maintenance; cleaning and servicing autos preferred. Ability to read memos, announcements, safety messaging as well as complete/fill-out written reports, records, and forms.

Knowledge & Skills 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.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.