EXTERNAL August 5, 2025
TRANSIT FIXED ROUTE NON-PERMANENT OPERATOR
NON-PERMANENT TERM
(Up to 3 positions available)
40 hours per week
Lethbridge Transit has a career-building opportunity for qualified individuals interested in becoming a Transit Fixed Route Operator. This is a non-permanent term position extending up to 12 months, with opportunities for future permanency. 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 a professional, dedicated individuals who have a passion for public service and are eager to contribute to a positive and welcoming community environment.
STATUS: Non-Permanent, Term (up to 12 months); with opportunities for future permanency.
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 2080 hours threshold successfully met)
Key Responsibilities:
ü Operate assigned bus in a safe, efficient and customer-focused manner.
ü Follow all safety and traffic rules while strictly adhering to time schedules.
ü Ensure customers are treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.
ü Carry out job duties to support a safe, healthy, supportive, and productive work environment.
ü Perform fare collection using an electronic fare collection system.
ü Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
ü Report to work reliably and punctually.
ü Perform other related duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
ü Demonstrate a high regard for delivering the greatest level of customer service is delivered.
ü Support a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
ü Strong decision making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive setting.
ü Ability to plan, organize, and make sound judgements.
ü Ability to take initiative and contribute effectively to a team environment.
ü Ability to work with a team and/or independently.
ü Superior driving and vehicle maneuvering skills.
ü Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
ü Ability to work shift work including evenings, and weekends.
ü Adaptable, flexible, and solution-oriented with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
ü Physical strength and dexterity to perform job duties.
Required for the position:
- A valid a class 1, class 2 or class 2 MELT license with a Q endorsement, or the ability to successfully obtain Q endorsement.
- All interested applicants must submit a current 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract with their application to be considered for this opportunity.
Driver’s Abstracts dated past 30 days will not be considered.
- All candidates under consideration will also be required to:
· Undergo a complete physical functional needs assessment.
· Successfully complete and pass a Criminal Record Check through Lethbridge Regional Police Service.
Why Join Lethbridge Transit?
As part of Lethbridge Transit, you will be contributing to a community service that earns the trust and respect of over 101,000 residents. The City of Lethbridge is committed to delivering services that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our community and enhancing our transit services.
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 drivers abstract, online at: www.lethbridge.ca
Closing Date: August 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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