Specialized Transit Operator - Sherwood Park
2 days ago
Job description
Strathcona County Specialized Transit (Mobility Bus) is a door-to-door, shared ride, accessible public transit service. It complements the fixed-route service and is intended for those persons who, due to a physical and/or cognitive limitation, cannot use fixed-route service. We are seeking caring, customer service-oriented individuals to join our team of Specialized Transit Operators.
This hourly position will work a variety of shifts that include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Work will include straight shifts and split shifts, any time of the day between the hours of 5:00 am and 12:00 midnight. The successful incumbent must have the flexibility to work a variety of days and hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate the Mobility Bus to provide reliable passenger transportation
- Successfully perform scheduled manifest by picking up all clients and delivering them to their destinations safely
- Ensure the safety of all passengers including the use of appropriate on-board restraints
- Communicate effectively with transit dispatchers
- Provide excellent customer service including assisting individuals on and off the bus
- Accurately collect fare payments
Qualifications and Skills
- Grade 12 or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Proven ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions in English
- At least 6 months experience working with, providing regular care, or assisting persons with physical and/or cognitive limitations with a proven ability to deal directly and professionally with the public
- Customer care is an essential element of the position of a Mobility Bus Operator and applicants should have experience working with, providing regular care, or assisting persons with physical and/or cognitive limitations
- Mobility Bus Operators must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, which may include prolonged sitting, walking, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, twisting and gripping in order to safely operate the bus, its controls and provide clients with assistance
- The nature of the Mobility Bus service is that routes and travel patterns are always different, and the job takes the Mobility Bus Operator all over Strathcona County which includes the hamlet of Sherwood Park, a large rural area, and specific areas in the City of Edmonton
- Excellent map reading skills and geographical knowledge of Strathcona County and the City of Edmonton are an asset
Conditions of Employment
- Hold a valid Class 1, 2, or 4 Alberta Driver's license (non-probationary).
- Be able to provide a 5-year Commercial Driver's Abstract (current within 14 days of request) with:
- No past or pending license suspensions or Criminal Code suspensions or convictions within the last 5 years
- No more than 3 demerits
- No more than one moving violation/conviction within the last 5 years
- Any non-driving related suspensions of registry services, if indicated, must show a reinstatement date
- Submission of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required upon offer
- Selected applicants must pass all assessments and testing
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and hours
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in screening and testing.
Upon hire, candidates will commence with training working 6 hours per day, Monday thru Friday with some weekends. Candidates will be compensated at a training rate until they successfully complete the training program.
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health and wellness spending account
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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