Hostler Eligibility List - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality
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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Sophia Lee

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Job Posting


Under the direction of the Superintendent Transit Fleet, the Hostler performs the necessary duties to prepare and ensure all buses are ready for the following day service.

Duties include but are not limited to cleaning, fueling, maintaining fluids and performing special cleaning as necessary. Associated paperwork and data entry are required. The Hostler is responsible to perform this work following all relevant safety procedures.

The Hostler must possess a valid driver's license, acceptable driver's abstract and a willingness to obtain a Class 2 driver's license.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Placer Stand
  • Data entry of bus parking matrix into HASTUS (Operational Routing Tool) on a daily basis.
  • Emptying of Fare boxes from the vehicle.
  • Monitor of vehicle status and appropriate placement of buses in the fleet yard in accordance to the hoist sheet.
  • Communicate with operations (dispatch) as required with regards to the parking matrix.
  • Fueling buses
  • Checking and topping up all fluids including transmission, engine oil, coolant, windshield washer, urea
  • Report any service line defects to the supervisor
  • Record bus numbers, kilometers and total fuel consumption using data entry system
  • Check tires and wheel nuts and report any defects to the supervisor
  • Driving
  • Operate the transit vehicles as needed to prepare and position them for service.
  • Sweep interior of the bus and remove any debris (e.g. Newspapers) or lost and found items.
  • Wipe down the driver's area, dashes and windows
  • Empty Fare box
  • Drive and place the bus as directed by the placer's parking matrix
  • Interior Wash/Cleaning
  • Mopping floors
  • Scrubbing walls
  • Cleaning windows
  • Scrubbing ceiling
  • Removal of debris from the bus.
  • At times, removal of hazardous material
  • Variety of cleaning products and chemicals used.
  • Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:


  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • 2 years' experience in the servicing of fleet vehicles (e.g. checking oils, fluids, coolant, fueling, cleaning and general operation).
  • Must be punctual and reliable.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team.
  • Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Follow Safe Work Practices.
  • Read and interpret policies, procedural manuals, MSDS sheets and other workrelated documents.
  • Follow written and oral instructions.
  • Utilize computer equipment to input work order information and complete other basic computer functions.
  • Manage time, priorities and work in pressure situations with multiple deadlines.

Physical Demands:

- (None
  • Not at All; Occasional 1 to 2.5 hrs.; Frequent 2.5 to 5.5 hrs.)


  • Standing

  • Frequent


  • Walking

  • Frequent


  • Bending

  • Occasional to Frequent


  • Squatting

  • Occasional


  • Lifting

  • Occasional to Frequent
(Up to 25 lbs Kg), with assistance)

  • Pushing/Pulling
  • Occasional to Frequent
(Up to 50 lbs Kg), with assistance)

  • Carrying
  • Occasional
(up to 25 lbs Kg), with assistance)


Security Clearance Requirements:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.


Please note:
An Eligibility list will also be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility list. The list will be created and is effective for 6 months and may be extended, as required.


COMPETENCIES:
Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity.


WORK STATUS:
Permanent, Part-time. An Eligibility List will be effective for up to 6 months and may be extended, as required.


HOURS OF WORK:
All shifts start at 7:00 pm and end at 3:00 am. Working days are picked based on operational requirements. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled work days.


SALARY:
$28.14 per hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality.


WORK LOCATION:

Burnside Transit Center, 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, NS or Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS.


CLOSING DATE:

Applications will be received up to
11:59, Tuesday, May 21,2024. Applications will be reviewed regularly up to the closing date.


Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

Qualified HRM retirees may also be considered for competitions. In these circumstances, a form of employment may be offered, including term and/or contract employment.
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