AddressStrathcona 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 Mobility Bus Operators.
Skills and Abilities
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
Qualifications/Requirements
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
Valid Class 4 Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or licensing equivalent and a Driver’s abstract with fewer than 7 demerits
Selected applicants must pass all assessments and testing
Selected applicants must provide 3 references from persons who have supervised or trained the applicant and must pass reference checks
Criminal Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Search is required upon offer
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Hours of Work
Hourly Mobility Bus Operators 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. This job does not work well with an additional part time job as candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of days and hours.
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.
