Servicer A (Bus Cleaner

Servicer A (Bus Cleaner)

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System is hiring for a Servicer A (Bus Cleaner) position. This is a full-time position starting at $24.07/hour with competitive benefits including, but not limited to, healthcare (
* FREE until 2024), dental, and vision for you and your family, vacation and sick time, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Servicer As (Bus Cleaners) ensure that the MTS fleet is clean, ready to run and represents MTS's dedication to safety, cleanliness and the community!

Under the direction and supervision of the Shop Foreman and Manager of Fleet & Facility Maintenance, the Servicer A cleans MTS Bus vehicles, divisional garages, shops and office areas, and performs in-route bus changes. Other essential duties of the Servicer A position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Vehicle Maintenance:
  Scrub exteriors, clean interiors including walls, seats and windows, sweep and mop bus floors, spray for insects as required and park buses in assigned locations.
• Facilities Maintenance:
  Ensure shops are clean using solvent cleaners, empty waste baskets and trash barrels, clean lavatories and replenish paper products, remove litter from yard areas.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain written record of bus mileage and cleaning record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to back buses into marked spaces; ability to use all required cleaning instruments and components; ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions in the English language and follow established safety practices; knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations, ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies and regulations; ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy.

Physical Requirements:

• The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as walking, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching overhead and lifting (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds). Must be able operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key. Work may at times require more than 8 hours per day to perform the essential duties of the position and may require working at different divisions.
  
  The Maintenance Department operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day; must be able to work on any day or shift, including weekends and holidays when required. Duties will be performed primarily in an outdoor and shop environment.

Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s):
Must be 21 years of age or older and have high school diploma or GED. Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license at the time of application. If applicant has resided in California less than three years, a copy of the applicant's driving record from previous state of residence must be submitted in addition to California records. Must hold or be able to obtain a Class B California license and must meet DMV driving record standard as established by the Human Resources Department.

California Driving Record will be required at the time of application. Janitorial and cleaning experience preferred.

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

MTS offers competitive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, paid time off, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Additional perks and benefits include:

• Incremental pay increases
• Employer-paid holidays (up to 12 per year, including 4 floating holidays)
• Employer-paid DMV licensing (if additional licensing is required for the position)
• Free transit pass for you and your family
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Walk, run, and bike event reimbursement
• Employer-paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Employer-paid uniforms
• And much more!

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MTS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer with an ongoing commitment to treat all people, including customers, co-workers and the public at large, with dignity and respect. As a public transportation agency, MTS is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and live.

MTS supports and promotes an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. MTS recruits, hires, trains and promotes individuals without regard to race, such as hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age (40 years or older), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition (cured or rehabilitated cancer), physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision-making, genetic information (including family medical history),…