Town of Midland Job Posting

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1 Town of Midland Job Posting Position Title: Transit Operator Openings: One (1) Status: Full Time Non-Union Department: Operations Hours: 30 hours / week Wage Rate: $ / hour Closing Date: October 19, 2018 no later than 4pm The Town of Midland is a dynamic waterfront community of 17,000 located in the Heart of Georgian Bay. As a lower tier municipality within the County of Simcoe, the Town of Midland delivers a full range of municipal services. Midland offers quality affordable living in a desirable part of the province. Work/life balance includes easy access to Georgian Bay along with four season recreational pursuits. The Town of Midland is currently seeking a transit operator, reporting to the Operations Supervisor. The Transit Operator provides customer service in a safe, courteous and professional manner at all times while operating Town Transit vehicles. As our ideal candidate, you hold a valid BZ or CZ licence with clean drivers abstract; a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education with a minimum of 2 years of related customer service experience. Experience operating a transit bus considered an asset. A detailed job description, transit routes and times is attached. APPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO: Human Resources 7 Dominion Avenue, Midland, ON L4R 1R2 hr@midland.ca Phone: (70) Fax: (70) The Town of Midland is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruiting process. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. The Town of Midland is a scent sensitive environment and we ask all applicants to refrain from wearing scents should they attend our offices. Note: We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 2, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Transit Operator October 2018 Page 1 of 3

2 Town of Midland Job Description Position Title: Transit Operator Department: Operations Reports to: Operations Supervisor Position Status: Non-Union Wage: $ Position Summary Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Transit Operator provides customer service in a safe, courteous and professional manner at all times while operating Town Transit vehicles. Duties and Responsibilities Operate transit vehicles including large and small buses. Provide customer service in a safe, courteous and professional manner at all time. Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections, safe and defensive driving in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act in heavy traffic and inclement weather conditions. Collection of fares using fare box and communicate route information to customers. Enforce policies and guidelines, adhere to published schedules and communicate with dispatch via 2-way radio. Operate a wheelchair lift when required and secure passengers wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trips if required. Complete written reports on accidents and incidents in an accurate and timely manner. Clean the interior and exterior of the transit daily Other duties as may be assigned from time to time Qualifications and Requirements Valid BZ or CZ licence with clean drivers abstract. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent education Minimum 2 years of related customer service experience. Experience operating a transit bus considered an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully communicate with customers, fellow staff members and to represent the department professionally and courteously in dealing with other colleagues, groups, individuals and the public. Proficient with data entry and software applications including MS Office. Transit Operator October 2018 Page 2 of 3

3 Effort/Physical Demands Physical demands require prolonged periods of sitting, some standing, walking and lifting. Visual attention for detail and health and safety while on the job Working Conditions Must meet physical requirements of sitting for prolonged periods of time, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling of steering wheel, twisted and turning of neck, sensory/perceptual demands, along with good concentration. Regularly exposed to fumes, odours, and moderate noise. Driving in inclement weather conditions. React and deal with emergency situations as they arise. Multi-task and work effectively in stressful situations. Knowledge of road/vehicle safety precautions, Town streets, bus routes and route timing with the ability to call out stops as per the AODA. Available to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, weekends and sometime on short notice. Typical Working Conditions Environment Standard work week Shift work required? Unusual hours/shifts? Transit, working outdoors temporarily to provide customer service 30 hours see current buss schedule Yes On-Call Transit Operator October 2018 Page 3 of 3

4 k kk k k :! WP :41 :43 Poyntz St. Robert St. W :40 PENETANGUISHENE HARBOUR :4 Main St. " P "T :47! VS :1 :36 Beck Blvd. Maria St. :03 :11 Robert St. E Fox St. :0 :08 Thompsons Rd. Lorne Ave. :0 Dunlop St.!GV Church St. Burke St. :2 Broad St. :00 :3 Fuller St. Ü ST. ANDREWS LAKE Points of Transfer - Huronia Mall - Huronia Medical Centre Bus Stops on Penetanguishene Rd. - Georgian Bay General Hospital County Rd. 93 Points of Interest G K! GV WP!!WM! VS! GC! MM "P "T School Medical Centre Hospital Georgian College Mountainview Mall! HM Huronia Mall! SS Superstore Bus arrival time Represents minutes past the hour Bus Stops Georgian Village Waypoint Center Wal-Mart Village Square Mall Public Library Police Fire Town Hall :21 Penetanguishene Rd. K G :23 Howard St. :17 P :24 M Peak Route (8:1 am & 3:1 pm ONLY) Peak Route (7:4 am ONLY) Return to Midland! SS! MM! HM k Victoria St. k k k :29 P :2 M :18 Note: Transit times listed are approximate. Wait times may be longer at Huronia Mall to allow for bus transfers. Ottawa St. Dominion Ave. MSS :17 Eigth St. Yonge St. Sixth St. LITTLE LAKE Highway 12 Fourth St. Hugel Ave. Elizabeth St.!WM "P "T :0 Prospect Blvd.! GC King St. :48 Ý :46 :7 :47 : k k MIDLAND HARBOUR Bay St. Hannah St. Ellen St. Manly St. STT Galloway Cranston Cres. Scott St. William St. :00 :40 :02

5 ROUTE SCHEDULES: Monday to Friday (no Sunday or holiday service) Penetanguishene (Leaving GBG Hospital) 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m 10 a.m 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m 2 p.m 3 p.m. 4 p.m. p.m. Midland South 6:4 a.m. 7:4 a.m. 8:4 a.m. 9:4 a.m 10:4 a.m. 11:4 a.m. 12:4 p.m. 1:4 p.m 2:4 p.m 3:4 p.m. 4:4 p.m. :4 p.m. ROUTE SCHEDULES: Saturday Service Penetanguishene (Leaving GBG Hospital) 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Midland Penetanguishene Transit Midland South 8:4 a.m. 9:4 a.m. 10:4 a.m. 11:4 a.m. 12:4 p.m. 1:4 p.m. 2:4 p.m. 3:4 p.m. 4:4 p.m. Midland North 7:1 am 8:1 am 9:1 am 10:1 am 11:1 am 12:1 pm 1:1 pm 2:1 pm 3:1 pm 4:1 pm :1 pm Midland North 9:1 a.m. 10:1 a.m. 11:1 a.m. 12:1 p.m. 1:1 p.m. 2:1 p.m. 3:1 p.m. 4:1 p.m. FARES & TRANSITFARE PASS Adults: $2.00/each or 20 for $2.00 (through Transitfare Pass) Seniors/Students: $1.7/each or 20 for $20.00 Children 6 and under: FREE * Drivers cannot provide change - exact fare only * There is a $3.00 charge for the cards and they can be continually loaded with different ride options, of, 10, 1, 20 to a maximum of 0 rides. Reloadable fare cards are available at: (Reloadable fare cards are non-refundable) FLAG DOWN SERVICE Numerous bus stops have been placed along our fixed routes to designate safe places to get on or off of a bus. However, passengers seeking bus service are not required to be at a bus stop or shelter to get on or off of a bus. MPT allows passengers standing in a safe location to flag down bus along its route and get on the bus. Unlimited Monthly Pass: $ Midland Town Offices ( ) 7 Dominion Avenue, Midland Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Penetanguishene Town Hall ( ) 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Midland Public Library ( ) 320 King Street, Midland Please visit Midland Library for hours of operation TRANSFER INFORMATION There are THREE locations where the Penetanguishene Route and Midland Route intersect and provide FREE Transfer points: The Georgian Bay General Hospital St Andrews Dr, Midland, ON The Huronia Medical Centre Bus Shelter Penetanguishene Rd, Midland, ON The Huronia Mall - County Rd 93, Midland, ON How do transfers work? A transfer must be requested at the time the fare is paid. One transfer is required per person. Transfers are imprinted with the date and time and are valid for 30 minutes from time of receipt on any Midland Penetanguishene Transit bus going any direction. Customer Service: For more information, please contact the Town of Midland offices at ext or 2217 Effective February 1st, Last modified January 21, Penetanguishene Public Library ( ) 24 Simcoe Street, Penetanguishene Please visit Penetanguishene Library for hours of operation Schedules are subject to change without notice; changes posted online at midland.ca and penetanguishene.ca.