Public Transit Bus Cleaner — $1k Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Centre Area Transportation Authority; Bloomsdorf (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(a)

457 plan

Roth IRA

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

EAP

Free gym membership

Free transit pass

Job summary

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking a Bus Cleaner to keep our fleet clean and presentable for riders in the Centre Region. Starting salary is $18.07 per hour with annual increases to $19.13 after Year Two and $21.26 thereafter. Eligible employees who start by December 31, 2026 receive a $1,000 bonus.

Benefits include PTO, health insurance, retirement plans, HSAs and more. Hours are 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., emphasizing safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Physical stamina for standing, bending, lifting.
• Able to manage time and complete tasks within shifts.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and sanitize interior and exterior of buses.
• Remove trash, wipe surfaces, vacuum carpets, and wash windows.
• Report maintenance issues to the supervisor to keep fleet in peak condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

The Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is seeking a Bus Cleaner to keep our fleet clean and presentable for riders in the Centre Region. Starting salary is $18.07 per hour with annual increases to $19.13 after Year Two and $21.26 thereafter. Eligible employees who start by December 31, 2026 receive a $1,000 bonus.

Benefits include PTO, health insurance, retirement plans, HSAs and more. Hours are 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., emphasizing safety and reliability.