Responsibilities
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Operate a transit vehicle in order to provide reliable passenger transportation
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Successfully perform scheduled daily assigned work (fixed routes or charters); strive to ensure buses are on-time and communicate effectively with Dispatch
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Provide excellent customer service to ensure overall customer satisfaction and interact with customers, road users and other staff in a courteous, professional manner at all times; provide a variety of general public information to customers upon request (i.e., transit routes, destinations, fares, procedures, etc.)
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Ensure safe bus operations; conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
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Collect passenger information (passenger counts, standees) as required
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Operate buses safely and in accordance with all laws, regulations, County policies, and department procedures
Skills and Abilities
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Must be familiar with Sherwood Park and the Edmonton downtown core area
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Strong customer service focus
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Positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills in order to facilitate positive interactions with co-workers, superiors, and customers
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Able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which include operating bus controls and aiding passengers with wheelchairs or strollers
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Must be available to work a variety of shifts including split days, nights, evenings, weekends and holidays
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Grade 12 or equivalent qualifications and a minimum of 3 years related experience
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Previous experience with customer/guest services is required
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Experience working with a variety of people including those who have physical or functional limitations would be considered an asset
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Valid Alberta Class 1 or 2 driver’s licence required, with Air Brake (Q) endorsement
Conditions of Employment
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Submission of Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
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Valid Alberta Class 1 or 2 Drivers licence and submission of a 5-year Drivers Abstract with less than 3 demerits that meets the requirements of the position and a continued record of driving excellence
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Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, sitting for extended periods of time and some lifting, bending, pushing and pulling
Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide a current driver’s abstract (dated within 14 days of the interview) showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous two-year period.
Hours of work will include days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of hours. The wage while training is $25.09 per hour.
Pay Range $26.35 - $32.94
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We only contact candidates selected for interviews.
