Service Technician (Bus Cleaner)

Job Overview

Are you a motivated and reliable individual seeking a stable career with advancement opportunities? Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) invites you to join their team as a Service Technician specializing in bus cleaning and facility maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Refuel and clean buses regularly to maintain operational standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of division facilities including bathrooms, common areas, and lawns.
• Relocate buses to designated bays or guide them through the wash rack as required.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the foreperson to support daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess at least two consecutive years of driving experience with a valid New York State Class D (standard) driver's license.
• Hold a clean and valid driver’s license without significant violations such as excessive speeding tickets, DWI, DUI, or DWAI offenses.
• Willingness to obtain a CDL-B permit and license after employment begins.
• Availability to work evening (2nd/3rd) shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting wage: $22.39 per hour
• Maximum wage: $26.33 per hour after 1.5 years of continuous service
• Paid CDL training provided by the employer.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans available.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Pension plan participation.
• Option to enroll in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Free access to CDTA bus transportation.
• Opportunities for internal career advancement.
• Work environment represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1321.

Diversity and Inclusion

CDTA fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The organization values diversity as crucial to its success and strives to recruit and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.