Career Opportunity

Transit Car Cleaner - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (9102) - (T00030)

Recruitment: REF8376G

Published: April 28, 2022

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About:

This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Class Based Test.

The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.
Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco.
Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

Application Opening: Monday, April 25th, 2022
Deadline to Apply: Friday, May 6th, 2022
Compensation Range: $64,688 - $78,624/year (For more information, click here.)
Recruitment ID: T00030 / REF8376G

Role description

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.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties: 
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 can, 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.

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.

How to qualify

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.

License: 
Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.)  Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.  

Note: 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

Verification: 
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at  https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Process: 
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Exam Components: (General Exam Process Information) 
Written Multiple-Choice Examination (Weight - 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written multiple-choice test designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not limited to: knowledge of cleaning and safety equipment, knowledge of cleaning agents, human relations ability, ability to follow oral instructions, and written communication ability.

This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and test answers are not available for public inspection or review. For your reference, a Multiple-Choice Test Preparation Manual is available on the DHR website.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report: 
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Director of Transportation or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 24 months and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation.

Terms of Announcement: 
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers at City and County of San Francisco (smartrecruiters.com).] The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 410.4.  Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ATTN: Human Resources Examinations and Classification Unit, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at  http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules

Medical Examination/Drug Testing: 
Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment. 

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has determined that Class 9102 Transit Car Cleaner is a “safety-sensitive” position, under regulations issued by the Federal Transit Administration (49 CFR Part 655). Federal law requires that all transit employees who perform safety-sensitive functions be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. All applicants for Safety-Sensitive positions shall undergo urine drug testing prior to employment and within 90 days prior to performing Safety-Sensitive functions for the first time. Receipt by the SFMTA of a negative test result is required prior to the employee being placed on the payroll. A positive, adulterated, negative dilute or substituted test will result in a decision not to hire, and the applicant’s name will be removed from the list of eligibles for Safety-Sensitive positions. The SFMTA will not consider hiring any person who tested positive, adulterated, substituted or refused to submit to testing for a minimum of two years following the positive test.

In addition, each applicant who has worked for a Department of Transportation (DOT) – regulated employer(s) within the last two years will be required to sign a consent form, prior to appointment, authorizing SFMTA to obtain information from their prior employers concerning their drug and alcohol test history. Each applicant will also be required to provide SFMTA with information regarding whether, during the last two years, the applicant tested positive or refused to test on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which the applicant applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT drug and alcohol testing rules. SFMTA will not hire any applicant for a safety-sensitive position who fails to provide this information or fails to provide written consent for the release of information from prior employers. 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply: 
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.
1. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ 
2. Type "9102" in to the "Search job openings" field.
3. Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
4. Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the Exam Process, please contact the exam analyst, Susan.Lee@sfmta.com. SL | CBT-9102-T00030 | Entrance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.