Community Bus Operator

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Transit Services Department is looking for a dedicated Community Bus Operator to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Transit Operations Supervisor the Community Bus Operator operates a bus to transport passengers to local destinations in a professional, reliable, safe manner; and provides related information to the public. In addition to the regular duties of a Community Bus Operator they must be supportive of management policies and directives.

• Provides assistance to persons with disabilities for boarding, de-boarding, and securing of passengers.
• Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections and follows established safety procedures and standards.
• Collects fares and provides passengers with service and policy information.
• Monitors passengers' safety when boarding and exiting buses.
• Maintains bus cleanliness by sweeping it out at the end of shift/day
• There may be a requirement to wash the exterior of the bus at certain times and on certain days.
• There may be a requirement to fuel the bus at certain times and on certain days.
• Reports all operational problems, such as delays and mechanical problems, according to established procedures.
• Monitors passenger behaviour, and refuses service to individuals who may be a threat to the safety of others.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a minimum of 2 years safe bus driving experience, including direct and relevant experience dealing with the public. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Must hold a minimum of a class 4 Alberta Driver's License or Canadian equivalent.
• A current and clear Alberta driver's abstract is required. This must also be acceptable to the Employer.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a Landed Immigrant.
• Candidates will be required to obtain a RCMP Criminal Record and a Vulnerable Sector search. Both must be acceptable to the Employer.
• Thorough knowledge of the geographic layout of the City of Grande Prairie.
• Knowledge of and empathy with the transportation needs of persons with disabilities.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other professionals in various fields, co-workers, and other City departments.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; experience in providing customer service; responding to and meeting.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 30-39 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary of $29.50 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie )

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.

2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.

3. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.

4. This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
5. This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.