Transit Hostler

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo seeks a Transit Hostler for the Public Works Department. The role involves preparing, servicing, cleaning, fueling and positioning transit vehicles, ensuring safety and readiness for scheduled service.

Duties include basic mechanical tasks, data entry, and adherence to safety protocols. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and two years in fleet servicing with minor repairs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience servicing fleet vehicles and completing minor mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, manuals, and safety data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Fleet placement and service readiness: maintain parking matrix and coordinate bus placement.
• Fueling and fluids: fuel buses and top up all fluids; record usage.
• Driving: operate transit vehicles as needed and place buses per matrix.
• Interior wash/cleaning: sweep and disinfect interior surfaces; remove trash.
• Minor maintenance/repairs: check tires, perform simple repairs.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Policy reading & interpretation

Instruction following

Time management

Reliability & punctuality

Safety awareness & PPE

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Basic hand tools use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

About The Department

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for passionate, skilled and forward-thinking individuals to join our Public Works Department - a team that keeps our region running smoothly every day.

From road maintenance and fleet management to park enhancements and snow clearing, our Public Works team plays a critical role in daily life across the region. We’re seeking a hands-on professional who is committed to public service, enjoys meaningful work and excels in fast-paced environments.

If you take pride in seeing your work in action and want to contribute to a team that powers the municipality. This is your place.

General Description

The Transit Hostler is responsible for preparing, servicing, cleaning, and positioning municipal transit vehicles to ensure they are safe, clean, fueled, and ready for scheduled service. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning, fueling, maintaining fluids, and performing special cleaning as necessary as well as minor mechanical repairs. Associated paperwork and data entry are required. The Transit Hostler is responsible to perform this work following all relevant safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fleet Placement and Service Readiness
  • Maintain the daily parking matrix and coordinate the placement of buses to support scheduled service.
  • Empty fare boxes from the vehicle.
  • Monitor vehicle status and appropriate placement of buses in the fleet yard.
  • Communicate with operations (Dispatch) as required regarding the parking matrix.
• Fueling and Fluids
  • Fuel buses.
  • Check and top up all fluids including transmission, engine oil, coolant, windshield washer, and urea.
  • Report any service line defects to the supervisor.
  • Record bus numbers, kilometers and total fuel consumption using data entry system.
• Driving
  • Operate the transit vehicles as needed to prepare and position for service.
  • Drive and place the bus as directed by the placer's parking matrix.
• Interior Wash/Cleaning
  • Sweep the interior of the bus.
  • Remove garbage, debris, and lost-and-found items in accordance with established procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect operator areas, floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and other interior surfaces.
  • At times, removal of hazardous material using established practices and procedures.
• Minor Maintenance/Repairs
  • Check tires and wheel nuts and report any defects to the supervisor.
  • Minor mechanical repairs to the fleet. (e.g., Replacing bulbs, wiper blades and mirrors, tire repairs and grease and oil changes).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret policies, procedural manuals, Safety Data Sheets and other work-related documents.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Manage time, priorities, and work in pressure situations with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize hazards and comply with safe work practices, procedures, and required personal protective equipment.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Utilize computer equipment to input work order information and complete other basic computer functions.
• Use of basic hand tools.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in the servicing of fleet vehicles (e.g., checking oils, fluids, coolant, fueling, cleaning and general operation) and completing minor mechanical repairs (e.g., changing wiper blades, tires, headlights, and fluids)

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Three (3) Operator's License is required.
• Q-endorsement (Air Brakes) is required.
• A valid Class Two (2) Operator's License is an asset.
• Equipment field testing and/or competency testing will be required as part of the interview evaluation.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.