Hostler Part-Time Job Halifax area,Nova Scotia Canada,Transportation

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Hostler Part-Time

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applicationsfor two (2)
Permanent Part-time positions of Hostler in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2

SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the direction of the Superintendent Transit Fleet, the Hostler performs the necessary duties to prepare and ensure all buses are ready for the following day service. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning, fueling, maintaining fluids and performing special cleaning as necessary. Associated paperwork and data entry are required. The Hostler is responsible to perform this work following all relevant safety procedures.

The Hostler must possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable driver’s abstract and a willingness to obtain a Class 2 driver’s license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Placer Stand

Data entry of bus parking matrix into HASTUS (Operational Routing Tool) on a daily basis.

Emptying of Fare boxes from the vehicle.

Monitor of vehicle status and appropriate placement of buses in the fleet yard in accordance to the hoist sheet.

Communicate with operations (dispatch) as required with regards to the parking matrix.

Fueling buses

Checking and topping up all fluids including transmission, engine oil, coolant, windshield washer, urea

Report any service line defects to the supervisor

Record bus numbers, kilometers and total fuel consumption using data entry system

Check tires and wheel nuts and report any defects to the supervisor

Driving

Operate the transit vehicles as needed to prepare and position them for service.

Sweep interior of the bus and remove any debris (e.g. Newspapers) or lost and found items.

Wipe down the driver’s area, dashes and windows

Drive and place the bus as directed by the placer’s parking matrix

Interior Wash/Cleaning

Mopping floors

Scrubbing walls

Cleaning windows

Scrubbing ceiling

Removal of debris from the bus.

At times, removal of hazardous material

Variety of cleaning products and chemicals used.

Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Grade 12 or equivalent

2 years’ experience in the servicing of fleet vehicles (e.g. checking oils, fluids, coolant, fueling, cleaning and general operation).

Demonstrated experience in the use of computer applications.

Must be punctual and reliable.

Proven ability to work as part of a team

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Follow Safe Work Practices.

Read and interpret policies, procedural manuals, MSDS sheets and other work-related documents.

Follow written and oral instructions.

Utilize computer equipment to input work order information and complete other basic computer functions.

Manage time, priorities and work in pressure situations with multiple deadlines.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and ability to obtain class 2 license. Candidate must also obtain air brake endorsement prior to employment.

Physical Demands:
(None - Not at All; Occasional - 1 to 2.5 hrs.; Frequent - 2.5 to 5.5 hrs.)

Standing – Frequent

Walking – Frequent

Bending – Occasional to Frequent

Squatting – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional to Frequent (Up to 25 lbs. (11.3 Kg), with assistance)

Pushing/Pulling – Occasional to Frequent (Up to 50 lbs. (22.6 Kg), with assistance)

Carrying – Occasional (up to 25 lbs. (11.3 Kg), with assistance)

Security Clearance Requirements
:
Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note
:
The successful candidate must attain certification in Emergency First Aid within the first six (6) months from hire date. The Employer will bear the full cost of certification requirements. The Emergency First Aid certification must be maintained while employed in this position.


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