Transit Serviceperson

Section: Transit Operations

Division: Transit Services

Department: Planning Services

Initial Reporting Location: 1160 Lorne Street

Job Status: Limited Casual Part Time Positions

Estimated Probable Duration: Seven (7) Months (may be extended)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Yes

Rate of Pay: $30.41 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Main Function: Perform the duties of a Transit Serviceperson.

Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the SUPERVISOR OF TRANSIT ASSETS AND SERVICES.

Duties

• Clean, detail and service all transit vehicles including dispensing and recording of fuels, oils and other fluids as required.
• Empty fareboxes on each transit vehicle on a nightly basis.
• Bus shuttling, parking and relocation of transit vehicles as required.
• Report abnormalities on transit vehicles such as leaks, damage and mechanical issues.
• Clean, detail and perform maintenance on bus stops and bus shelters.
• Assemble, construct and install bus stops and bus shelters.
• Complete reports for bus and bus shelter cleaning and detailing.
• Keep detail and service bays, and related work areas clean.
• Report any building or equipment maintenance issues and repairs as required (e.g. doors, climate control, bus wash).
• Perform yard maintenance as directed, including winter control.
• Operate power and hand tools.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Must possess a Class “DZ” driver’s licence or be able to acquire a Class “DZ” driver’s licence within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• Transit experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• Physically capable of constant movement such as bending, twisting, rotations, sitting, standing and walking distances of up to 10 kilometers per shift.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 70 lbs.
• Perform shift work, including night shift.
• Demonstrate mechanical ability and aptitude.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast paced, production line environment.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to park and manoeuvre transit vehicles in the garage and through the bus wash to the Manager of Transit Assets and Services satisfaction.
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning supplies and chemicals common to the work being performed.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $28.89 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 . For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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