Cleaner

Cleaner

Bus Maintenance

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

Summary:

Under the direction of garage management, a Cleaner is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all NJ TRANSIT vehicles, facilities, and property.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Cleans interior of NJ TRANSIT buses, including sweeping and mopping bus floors, cleaning windows, maintaining the driver's area, vacuuming, and cleaning upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, washing interior surfaces

• Removes trash, litter, and other refuse from buses

• Cleans exterior of buses and all other NJ TRANSIT vehicles, including soaping, scrubbing, and rinsing of vehicles

• Performs periodic sweeping and cleaning of Company property and facilities, operating mechanical equipment as required to perform their job duties

• Fills out work report forms as required and performs all other duties as required by garage management

• Must be able to understand written and oral directions

• Must be able to work in harmony with fellow employees

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision

• Must be able to move furniture and equipment properly to perform cleaning duties

• Must be available for emergencies

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects, walking to bus pushing cleaning objects or cart with loads 40 lbs or above

• A moderate degree of muscle endurance is required to push cart, manipulate buckets, and use mop during the repetitious movements associated with the cleaning process

• Frequent manipulation including lifting of mop, broom, and other cleaning utensils

• Work is performed in standing upright position 75% of time. Frequent bending of body at the waist with 25% of work done kneeling, stooping, crouching etc.

• Repetitive bending and working in cramped spaces (low seals, cushions, and luggage racks). And repetitive climbing into and out of bus

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the janitorial preferred

• Must have a High School diploma or GED from a recognized and accredited school

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Capable of completing forms and carrying out duties of the position

• Pass the pre-employment physical and background checks (interview, background check and pre-employment medical screening)

• Must have flexibility to work any shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package :

• Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental and vision

• Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plans

• Growth Opportunities

• Paid time off

• Pay rate is $20.64 Hourly

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason . It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

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