Vehicle Attendant

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HART is hiring a Maintenance Attendant – Vehicle to clean and sanitize buses and transit vehicles. You will prep the fleet by cleaning interiors and exteriors, disinfecting touched surfaces, removing waste, and reporting damage to your supervisor.

Join the Vehicle Maintenance team to apply hands-on cleaning skills, operate shop equipment safely, and help keep vehicles ready for service across all shifts. Benefits include a stable full-time role under ATU contract.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Some repair and maintenance experience.
• Familiar with basic maintenance tools and safe handling of decals, metal, glass and wood.
• Knowledge of job hazards, safety precautions and procedures.
• Able to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage concurrent tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicle interiors by dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows and upholstery.
• Wash exteriors and care for decals, metal, glass and surfaces.
• Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and trash receptacles.
• Report interior damage to supervisor.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and care for tools and materials.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

General repair and maintenance

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

Attention to deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Lot sweepers

Portable steam washers

Job description

Transit Vehicle Cleaning and Sanitizing Career Opportunity

Pay

$18.41 per hour under the ATU contract

Location

4305 East 21st Ave Tampa, Fl 33605

Employment

ATU represented Full Time

Upon Completion

Requisition

26-081 — Maint Attendant - Vehicle-05004

Area of interest

Vehicle Maintenance

Help Keep HART Vehicles Clean and Ready for Service

HART is seeking a Maintenance Attendant – Vehicle to clean and sanitize buses and other transit vehicles. You’ll help prepare the fleet for service by cleaning interiors and exteriors, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, removing waste and reporting vehicle damage to your supervisor.

Why Choose HART

• Help provide a clean and welcoming ride for HART customers.
• Put your hands-on maintenance skills to work as part of the Vehicle Maintenance team.
• Build experience using shop equipment and following safe vehicle cleaning procedures.

What You Will Do

• Clean vehicle interiors by dusting, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows and cleaning upholstery.
• Wash vehicle exteriors and use appropriate methods to care for decals, metal, glass and other surfaces.
• Sanitize frequently touched surfaces and other areas that need attention.
• Empty waste receptacles and remove trash from vehicles.
• Report interior damage to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Use assigned cleaning and maintenance equipment safely and care for tools and materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like

• Clean vehicles. Interiors and exteriors are cleaned thoroughly and vehicles are ready for service.
• Consistent sanitation. Frequently touched surfaces are sanitized and waste is removed.
• Safe equipment use. You follow instructions and take the required precautions in shop and vehicle areas.
• Timely reporting. You let your supervisor know promptly when you find interior damage.

What You Bring

Required

• At least 18 years of age.
• Some experience in general repair and maintenance.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance tools and safe care of materials such as decals, metal, glass and wood.
• Working knowledge of job‑related hazards, safety precautions and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize concurrent tasks, manage interruptions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to learn to operate equipment safely and perform tasks that require strength and endurance.
• Ability to work varied shifts, hours and days and meet attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems and work as part of a team.

Preferred

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tools and Equipment

Use forklifts, lot sweepers, portable steam washers and general maintenance tools as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Frequently walk, sit, stand and squat.
• Occasionally lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Use hearing, speaking, near and far visual acuity, depth perception and color vision to perform assigned duties.
• Work in and around vehicles and shop areas with occasional exposure to noise at 85 decibels or higher.
• May be exposed to mechanical hazards, fumes, odors, chemicals and dangerous machinery.
• Work in all weather conditions and may occasionally interact with members of the public in challenging situations.

Safety and Security Responsibilities

All HART employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, contractors, visitors and coworkers. Employees must follow applicable health, safety, security and quality‑management procedures; recognize and report accidents and hazardous conditions; assist with the development of workplace safety procedures for their department; promote those procedures; and properly use and care for assigned equipment and materials.

HART promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

HART is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal or state law. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of every responsibility, duty, qualification or working condition associated with the position. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

It is the responsibility of all HART employees to provide a safe and secure environment for HART customers, contractors, visitors and fellow co‑workers. HART employees are also responsible for:

• Adhering to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, and quality management.
• Recognizing and reporting all accidents and hazardous conditions.
• Assisting in the development of workplace safety procdures for their respective departments.
• Promoting workplace safety procedures within their department.
• Adhering to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

EEO Compliance: HART is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by Federal or State law.

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application process and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.