Evening & Weekend Transit Assistant

Student Transportation of Canada; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cold Lake Bus Lines in Cold Lake, AB, is seeking an On-Call Transit Assistant to support evening and weekend transit operations. The role involves radio monitoring and coordinating with the Transit Supervisor to ensure routes are covered efficiently and fairly.

The ideal candidate will Hold a Class 2Q driver's license, have knowledge of the transportation industry and strong communication skills to interact professionally with drivers, staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Hold a Class 2Q driver's license for insurance purposes.
• Transportation industry experience considered a definite asset.
• Excellent communication skills with confidentiality and diplomacy.
• HOS and auditing experience considered and asset.
• Knowledge of WCB and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Transit operations in evenings and Saturdays and elevate any concerns immediately to the Transit Supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Assist the Transit Supervisor in delegating responsibilities to Transit Operators; scheduling monthly hours.
• Assist in ensuring the routes are covered in an efficient and fair manner.
• Ensure that drivers and staff are treated in a fair and consistent manner using the guidelines and rules set down in the Driver’s Handbook.
• Meet monthly with the Transit Drivers to discuss issues.
• Assist in answering public and driver inquiries and finding solutions to concerns.
• Inform Training & Development of open routes and monitor progression of new trainees.
• Liaise with customer.
• Respond to potential on call situations in transit unit movement or covering transit routes and support other operation needs where needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational planning

Problem solving

Knowledge of transportation industry

Confidentiality and diplomacy

Education

Class 2Q driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Cold Lake Bus Lines in Cold Lake, AB, is seeking an On-Call Transit Assistant to support evening and weekend transit operations. The role involves radio monitoring and coordinating with the Transit Supervisor to ensure routes are covered efficiently and fairly.

The ideal candidate will Hold a Class 2Q driver's license, have knowledge of the transportation industry and strong communication skills to interact professionally with drivers, staff and the public.