Transit Fixed Route Permanent Operator

(Up to 3 positions available)

Lethbridge Transit has a career-building opportunity for qualified individuals interested in becoming a Transit Fixed Route Operator. The Transit Fixed Route Operator position, under the general leadership and guidance of the Transit Workforce Manager, is responsible for ensuring transit service is consistently delivered in a safe, efficient manner with a deliberate focus on customer service excellence.

Safety and Customer Service are Lethbridge Transit’s top priority; we are looking for team members who are professional and have a passion for public service.

STATUS: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week; shift work required.

WAGE: Start Rate: $31.07 per hour (2025 start rate) (first 2080 hours – Hour Threshold)

Job Rate: $34.52 per hour (2025 job rate) (after hour threshold met)

Responsibilities will include:

• Operate assigned bus in a safe, efficient and customer-focused manner.
• Follow all safety and traffic rules while strictly adhering to time schedules.
• Ensure customers are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Carry out job duties to support a safe, healthy, supportive, and productive work environment.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, weekends).
• Reliable and punctual in reporting for work.
• Perform other related duties as required.

We are interested in people who have the following skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrate a high regard for ensuring the greatest level of customer service is delivered.
• Support a safe, healthy and productive work environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting.
• Ability to plan, organize with the capacity to make sound judgments.
• Take initiative and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to work with a team and/or independently.
• Superior driving and maneuvering skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and oral.
• The ability to work shift work.
• Adaptable, flexible, solution-oriented and strive to continuously improve.
• Physical strength and dexterity to perform job duties.

Required for the position:

1. A valid class 1, class 2 or class 2 MELT license with a Q endorsement or the ability to successfully obtain Q endorsement.
2. All interested applicants must submit a current 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract with their application to be considered for this opportunity.
   1. Driver’s Abstracts dated past 30 days will not be considered.
3. All candidates under consideration will also be required to:
4. Undergo a complete physical functional needs assessment.
5. Complete a Criminal Record Check through Lethbridge Regional Police Services.

The successful candidate will be committed to winning the hearts of our community through discipline, teamwork, composure, and a strategic mindset.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Joseph Bompiani, Transit Operations Manager at 403-320-4246.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and driver’s abstract online at: www.lethbridge.ca

Closing Date: April 14, 2025

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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