Cleaner - Service at TARTA

JOB SUMMARY: The Bus Cleaner performs routine checks of bus condition and ensures that the buses are prepared for service.

One Team! One TARTA! The role of the Bus Cleaner will focus on supporting Maintenance within a new TARTA. In 2026, TARTA adopted a new Strategic Plan 2026 - 2031, as well as new Mission and Vision statements to better capture the transformational journey underway. The Strategic Plan focuses on the customer experience, financial stewardship, operational excellence, and growth. This transformation is powered by a dedicated team of professionals in each department from the leadership team to every front-line (and behind the scenes) team member.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Routine Maintenance

• Deep cleaning of the bus.
• Cleaning the interior of bus in preparation for daily operation
• Alerting supervisor to more complex mechanical problems

Miscellaneous Duties

• Remove trash and debris.
• Clean work area and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of basic operation requirements of bus.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Proficiently use appropriate tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
• Read and comprehend written materials.
• Write simple work orders.
• Decision-making skills.
• Evaluating information against industry standards.
• Learn additional skills on the job to advance toward upper-level position.
• Must be able to perform all the following physical tasks.
  • Crawling daily for distances of up to 10 feet.
  • Standing for intervals of 4 hours or more without rest.
  • Reaching daily above shoulder height to retrieve, place or sort objects weighing more than 25 lbs.
  • Walking for 4 or more hours of the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be satisfied by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. TARTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Shifts may vary and may include weekends (both days).

Physical Demands: The Bus Cleaner position involves occasional sitting (0.25–2.5 hours daily) but requires continuous standing and walking (5.5–8 hours daily). The role includes frequent reaching above shoulder level (2.5–5.5 hours daily) and continuous bending and stooping (5.5–8 hours daily). Employees must be able to lift and carry 0–10 lbs continuously (5.5–8 hours daily) and 10–20 lbs occasionally (0.25–2.5 hours daily), with no lifting over 20 lbs. Pushing and pulling are required frequently (2.5–5.5 hours daily), but fine manipulation is not necessary. Driving is not required. This position has a low stress level.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of a busy setting. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Employees must be functionally qualified to perform all of duties assigned to this position at all times.

TARTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or any other protected status.