Casual Transit Utility Worker at City of Grande Prairie

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 Department is looking for a dedicated Casual Utility Worker to join the team.

The Opportunity

• The purpose of the Transit Utility Worker is to ensure that the fleet is fully prepared for service and appropriately stored overnight. To assist the maintenance department with the upkeep of the fleet, bus garage and operations facilities.

Responsibilities

• All vehicles completely fueled and fluids topped, ready for service
• Vehicle interior and exterior cleaned and detailed
• Maintain records of bus fueling
• Vehicle emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, body-fluid kit, first aid kit) fully stocked and functional
• Vehicles parked according to facility parking plan
• Any fleet damage documented and communicated to the manager
• Maintain the fuel station in a clean condition and immediately contain and report any spills
• Work area maintained according to all OSHA and EPA regulations
• Garage area cleaned, mopped and trash disposed
• Swap full fareboxes for empty fareboxes twice per month
• Assist maintenance staff and manager as needed
• Assign buses for the next day following a pre-developed format
• The essential duties and responsibilities contained herein describe the scope of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements

You Bring

• Ability to learn new skills and abilities relative to the maintenance of bus equipment
• Ability to read and understand documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, work rules and company procedures
• Ability to perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexible shifts, schedules (including night shifts), and overtime
• Ability to work independently, and with other employees, without requiring assistance from, or disturbing the work of others, while in a team environment
• Ability to complete tasks within a specified period
• Must be able to effectively change tasks at a moment's notice when the situation requires
• Ability to read, understand and interpret equipment repair manuals relative to maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Visual acuity and hearing required
• Ability to hear, interpret and orally transmit clear, accurate directions using a two-way radio required
• Ability to occasionally drive a company vehicle during an emergency road call

Qualifications, Education & Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess valid class 3 driver’s license and clean driving record for previous three years
• Possess valid air brakes (Q) Endorsement
• Ability to learn to safely operate transit buses
• Safety footwear is required
• Work in a union (CUPE 787) environment

Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, loud noise, moving buses and vehicles, and to cleaning chemicals and vapours
• Regular exposure to shop elements such as dust, noise, oils, greases, solvents, etc.
• Exposure to potential accidents that may result in serious injury or fatality

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting (weight 50 lbs.), heaviest weight lifted (50 lbs.), carrying (weight 50 lbs.), heaviest weight carried (50 lbs.), pushing/pulling, weight pushed/pulled (50 lbs.), climbing, balancing, bending/stoop, crawling, reaching, reach above shoulder, work above shoulder, walk on uneven ground, fine manipulation, gross manipulation, simple grasping, power grip, hand twisting, twisting of body, kneeling and crouching.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Hours

Hours of work will be Saturdays, Sundays, and relief shifts as required.

Compensation

$35.62 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Selection Process

We thank you in advance for your interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email. We will email those who did not make it to the interview stage within 60 days of the closing date of this job posting.

1. Submit a cover letter and resume using the "Apply Now" tab on this web page.

2. Applications will be reviewed, and short-listed and interviews will be scheduled.

Note: Once you apply and upload a resume you should receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted for this position. If you receive this email, there is NO further need to contact us regarding this position.

• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found

Due to the high number of applications we receive per job posting, we cannot answer job-specific questions before the interview. If you are successful in getting to the job interview stage, we will be more than happy to answer any questions you might have at that time.