Transit Bus/Vehicle Cleaner

Salary: $15.46 Hourly

Location : Citrus County, FL

Job Type: Part Time 20-29 Hrs wkly

Job Number: 26-02346PT

Department: Community Services

Division: Transit Services

Opening Date: 10/17/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

The Transit Bus/Vehicle Cleaner is responsible for the exterior and interior cleaning of Transit Division buses and minivans. This position is "safety sensitive" and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

The schedule for this part-time position is Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and may be somewhat flexible.

Essential Functions

Clean the exterior of the transit buses and transit vans using the provided cleaning supplies and equipment.

Clean and sanitize the interior of the transit buses and transit vans including the windows, seats, dash areas.

Sweep and mop vehicle floors.

Fuel vehicles as necessary.

Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment within the Transit yard and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

Six (6) months' experience performing general cleaning/custodial duties.

One (1) year of automotive driving experience.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.

Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner and obey all safety policies.

Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

Certificates, Licenses, and Prerequisites

Valid Florida Driver License and clean driving record.

Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required.

Must successfully pass a DOT drug screen.

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and

IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Requires standing and walking most of the day.

The job involves occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional carrying up to 10 pounds.

The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing.

The job requires the completion of tasks that involve frequent simple grasping, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and occasionally pulling and working in darkness.

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.

The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Supplemental Information

Basis of Rating: Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass a level 2 background check, physical examination, and FDOT drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law"/ "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

Non-benefit eligible Part-time employees (less than 30 hours per week) will participate in the Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.

Other Benefits:

Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period

Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

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I understand this is a Part-Time position working 29 hours or less per week. Benefits are not offered for the position.

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Please check EACH of the 4 BOXES BELOW to confirm YOUR APPLICATION is ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. Please note: Applications with incomplete Education and/or Work History sections will not be considered. Submitting a resume without completing these sections on the application form will result in disqualification.

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