Coventional Transit Operators

This posting is for multiple hourly positions

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Operate a conventional transit vehicle in order to provide reliable passenger transportation
- Successfully perform scheduled daily assigned work (fixed routes or charters); strive to ensure buses are on-time and communicate effectively with Dispatch
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure overall customer satisfaction and interact with customers, road users and other staff in a courteous, professional manner; provide a variety of general public information to customers upon request (i.e., transit routes, destinations, fares, procedures, etc.)
- Ensure safe bus operations; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- Collect passenger information (passenger counts, standees) as required
- Operate buses safely and in accordance with all laws, regulations, Strathcona County policies, and department procedures
- Provide professional service using effective communication skills to facilitate positive interactions with customers and coworkers

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years related experience
- Strong customer service focus with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer service role dealing face to face with the public
- Familiarity with Sherwood Park, downtown Edmonton core and University of Alberta areas preferred
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which include the ability to perform various physical tasks as part of the job duties, stand/walk for extended periods of time, operating bus controls, and aiding passengers with wheelchairs or strollers
- Experience working with a variety of people including those who have physical or functional limitation would be considered an asset
- Must be able to pass a pre-hire tablet-based assessment and also an on-road evaluation on a bus provided by Strathcona County Transit
- Attend an air-brakes course after 1 week of training

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Submission of satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
- Currently hold, at minimum a valid class 5, or higher, Alberta Driver’s License (non-GDL or probationary) for at least 5 years
- Be able to provide a 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract (current within 14 days) with:

- No past or pending license suspensions or Criminal Code suspensions or convictions within the last 5 years
- Less than 3 demerits for at least 5 consecutive years and 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

**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.