City and County of San Francisco

Under supervision, the Transit Car Cleaner cleans the inside and outside of electric trolley coaches, diesel buses, hybrid buses, streetcars, light rail vehicles and cable cars.  Essential functions of the classification include: sweeping the floor of the transit vehicle; removing trash from the vehicles, operating vacuum power blower to clean the transit vehicles, removing substances adhering to the interior of the vehicle; cleaning the metal areas of vehicle; washing the floor of the vehicle; washing the interior and exterior of both non-revenue and transit vehicles; removing graffiti from the interior and exterior of the transit vehicles; reporting defective or broken equipment on the transit vehicle to supervisor; posting signs, notices and circulars in the interior of the transit vehicle; and driving the vehicle through the wash rack and placing them in another part of the yard.  May require filling the sand receptacles of transit vehicles. Incumbents may be required to perform other related duties.

Positions in this class are distinguished from Class 9104 Transit Car Cleaner Assistant Supervisor, which is a supervisory class.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Sweeps floor of transit vehicle using a long-handled commercial corn broom and a short-handled toy broom (used to sweep under driver’s seat) and gathers refuse into a portable 25-pound sweeping can.

2. Removes trash from vehicles by picking up cans, bottles, and newspapers with tongs and depositing them in a portable, 25-pound sweeping can; uses tongs to pick up needles, razor blades, glass or other sharp objects and deposit them in a sharps or other appropriate container; lifts the used plastic bag in the driver’s trash container and deposits it into the sweeping can, and replaces a clean plastic liner in the container so that the vehicle will be free of refuse.

3. Vacuums interior of transit vehicles, in some divisions, by moving the air hose to the vehicle and blowing refuse to the front of vehicle where it will be drawn into the machine so that car is cleaned. This is done while wearing ear plugs, safety goggles and a dust mask.

4. Scrapes substances such as gum and stickers from surfaces of transit vehicle with a putty knife while wearing protective gloves, and uses abrasive pads to clean metal areas of vehicle, in order to provide a cleaner and more attractive area for passengers. 

5. Washes interior of transit vehicles by using a mop and six-gallon mop pail filled with water, soap and disinfectant on the floor; cleans up vomit, blood, urine, and feces whenever someone has become physically sick or injured on the bus by pouring bleach followed by a pleasant-smelling cleaning agent which dries up and is swept into the sweeping can in order to keep the transit vehicle clean and pleasant-smelling; empties sweeping can into a biohazards dumpster which will be taken to SFGH for disposal; informs others of location of biohazard and always completes cleaning of it for safety reasons; wears protective garments and receives training to guard against blood-borne pathogens; does general cleaning of transit vehicle with towel, sponge, and a six-gallon pail filled with water, one of the various OSHA-approved cleaning agents; disinfects and deodorizes the interior of transit vehicle by using a mop and a six-gallon mop pail filled with water and disinfectant used to kill germs and keep the vehicle smelling clean.

6. Washes the exterior of transit vehicles before they are driven through the wash rack, using a long-handled brush and a six-gallon pail filled with water and soap and using a pressure washer as needed; washes the interior and exterior of revenue and non-revenue MUNI vehicles.

7. Removes graffiti from the interior and exterior of transit vehicles while wearing protective clothing and safety glasses, and applying a chemical with a towel or abrasive pad, neutralizing the chemical with water in well-ventilated area with vehicle windows open, to keep the vehicle clean.   

8. Fills sand receptacles of transit vehicles while wearing a Respirator and safety goggles.  In Light Rail Vehicle, this is done by lifting a 12-pound steel covered hose and pushing it against the opening in the side of the vehicle with one hand while depressing the air pump with the other hand.  In street cars (P.C.C.) and cable car, this is done by carrying a 30-pound bag of sand and pouring it through a funnel into each of the two openings in the car.  This is done to ensure the safe operation of the emergency brake system of the transit vehicle.

9. Reports defective or broken equipment on transit vehicles such as doors off the hinges, inoperative lights or horns, air leaks and broken windows, seats, and mirrors by orally reporting it to supervisor.

10. Drives transit vehicles by manually operating and steering it through the wash rack or elsewhere in the division so that the vehicle can be washed or parked.  May be required to obtain Class B driver license within 6 months of appointment or reassignment and drive vehicle a short distance outside the yard.   

11. Posts signs, notices, and circulars in the interior of transit vehicle and removes the old ones in order to effectively advertise public announcements.

12. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of: cleaning and safety equipment such as putty knife, dust pan, razors and scrapers, scrub pads, steel wool, mops, mop pails, commercial corn brooms, toy brooms, commercial vacuums, pressure washers, floor scrubbers, towels, dust mask, hand-sprayer, protective gloves, long-handled brush, squeegee, sponge, rags, specific gloves used when removing graffiti, protective overalls, and correct biohazard disposal procedures; the proper use and storage of a variety of cleansing agents, chemical disinfectants and other materials; the Material Safety Data Sheet/Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) and proper dilution and safety procedures required to work with bleach, disinfectants, deodorizers, soap, and other OSHA-approved cleaning agents.

Ability to and Skill to: establish, promote, and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, transit operators, and others; have the ability to be flexible in accepting work assignments; follow oral instructions and listen to and understand verbal instructions regarding work orders and procedures.  This includes the ability to ask questions whenever instructions are not understood and to sign off on a form at the end of the safety meeting to verify understanding of safety procedures; follow written instructions and the ability to read and understand job assignments, labels on cleaning agents, caution signs, and warnings such as “High Voltage,” “Walk in Designated Areas,”, messages, or work-related notices posted on a board, etc.  ; legibly copy numbers, 1, 2, 3 etc. to indicate which transit vehicles have been cleaned and the number code for the type of cleaning performed; carry a sweeping can filled with debris and weighing up to 25 pounds, and lift it 4 feet to toss the debris into a dumpster; lift a 12-pound steel-lined hose in conjunction with one other person, and move it a distance of up to 12 feet; lift a 6-gallon mop pail filled with six gallons of water, and weighing 50 pounds onto a wheeling cart and perform other assigned lifting duties; and seek assistance when an item is too heavy to lift alone.

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which may be required for employment in the class.  Although these minimum qualifications are typical of the class, additional minimum qualifications and special conditions may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement. 

Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time verifiable custodial, janitorial, or auto detailing experience using commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment.

 

Substitution

Certificate of completion of the MUNI Entry Level Training Program, the City College of San Francisco Custodial Training Program or equivalent certified custodial training program may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

 

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.  Some positions may require obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Class B driver license with appropriate endorsements as required by the DMV within six (6) months of notification.

Nature of work: Requires incumbents to work on different shifts, weekends and holidays; work in inclement weather; work around moving transit vehicles; work on or near the street with a mobile unit; and use chemical cleaning agents. May be exposed to dust, fumes, oil, gas and other vapors and biohazards such as vomit, blood, urine, feces and needles/sharps. May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Requires physical effort and manual dexterity in the use of the fingers, limbs and body; considerable walking and standing for extended periods of time; climbing steps; lifting, holding, grasping, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; overhead lifting and reaching above the shoulders; repetitive pushing, pulling, dragging, reaching, stretching, twisting, torqueing, turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, squatting and moving of various parts of the body.

AMENDED DATE:   03/31/2016; 06/08/2018; 05/31/2019

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.