Supervisor of Hostlers

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY is hiring a Hostler Supervisor to oversee the cleaning and servicing staff ensuring clean, reliable, and safe transit vehicles for daily operations. The role requires a CDL with Passenger endorsement and a high school diploma or GED.

Starting salary ranges from $57,210 to $65,000 annually. The job is full-time and exempt, with responsibilities to supervise, train, and ensure vehicle readiness for service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years paid experience in cleaning and servicing vehicles or housekeeping services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hostlers in sweeping, fueling, and washing vehicles used for daily service.
• Ensure interiors and exteriors of all vehicles are cleaned daily, including seats, dashboards, railings, and operator areas.
• Oversee vehicles are properly probed, serviced, and cleaned.
• Identify and report vehicle defects to general repair supervisors for evaluation and repair.
• Ensure employees follow established work methods, policies, and procedures; provide training as needed.
• Ensure all buses scheduled for service are properly fueled and cleaned.
• Review daily out-of-service and pullout reports to ensure no vehicles are missing.
• Conduct nightly spot checks of cleaned vehicles (minimum of 10% of total buses serviced).
• Maintain general housekeeping of the service area.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Vehicle cleaning

English communication

CDL knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW ORLEANS REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
POSITION ADVERTISEMENT- Non-Represented Opportunity

The Regional Transit Authority gets people moving around New Orleans. Our transit services provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, providing incredible views and comfortable rides through historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTAs system includes 4 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year! Come join us and be a part of how New Orleans rolls!

JOB TITLE: HOSTLER SUPERVISOR

POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $57,210 - $65,000 ANNUALLY

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates the activities of hostlers assigned to the cleaning and servicing staff to ensure clean, reliable, and safe transit vehicles are available for daily operational requirements.

Reports To

Rail Maintenance Manager or Bus Maintenance Manager

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB AT TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT

Bus and Van Cleaner (Hostlers)

Essential Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions upon request.

• Supervise hostlers in the sweeping, fueling, and washing of vehicles used for daily service.
• Ensure interiors and exteriors of all vehicles are cleaned daily, including seats, dashboards, railings, and operator areas.
• Oversee all vehicles are properly probed, serviced, and cleaned.
• Identify and report vehicle defects, including tire conditions and body damage, to general repair supervisors for evaluation and repair.
• Ensure employees follow established work methods, policies, and procedures; provide training as needed.
• Ensure all buses scheduled for service are properly fueled and cleaned.
• Review daily out-of-service and pullout reports to ensure no vehicles are missing.
• Conduct nightly spot checks of cleaned vehicles (minimum of 10% of total buses serviced)
• Maintain general housekeeping of the service area
• Report on conditions of service and washing areas to the Maintenance Manager
• Perform other duties aligned with the goals and objectives of the RTA

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and 2 years paid experience in cleaning and servicing vehicles (cars, buses, heavy trucks) or housekeeping services

Licensing Requirements

Valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B with Passenger (P) endorsement and the ability to read and write legibly for reporting purposes. Must be proficient in communicating in English.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This position frequently works in outdoor weather conditions and communicates information so that others will understand.

The RTA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.