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Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications to create an Eligibility List for the position of Hostler in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. This Eligibility List will be used to fill future vacancies for Permanent Part Time Hostlers. The Eligibility List created is effective for 6 months and may be extended as required.
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 2SLGBTQ+ 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
Empty Fare box
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: An Eligibility list will also be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility list. The list will be created and is effective for 6 months and may be extended, as required.
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.”
Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity.
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Part-time. An Eligibility List will be effective for up to 6 months and may be extended, as required.
HOURS OF WORK: All shifts start at 7:00pm and end at 3:00am. Working days are picked based on operational requirements. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.
SALARY: $28.+8 per hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality.
WORK LOCATION: Burnside Transit Center, 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, NS or Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:5+ pm Monday, June 2, 2026
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications to create an Eligibility List for the position of Hostler in the Transit Fleet division of Halifax Transit. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. This Eligibility List will be used to fill future vacancies for Permanent Part Time Hostlers. The Eligibility List created is effective for 6 months and may be extended as required.
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 2SLGBTQ+ 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
Empty Fare box
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: An Eligibility list will also be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility list. The list will be created and is effective for 6 months and may be extended, as required.
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.”
Please note: Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Teamwork & Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity.
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Part-time. An Eligibility List will be effective for up to 6 months and may be extended, as required.
HOURS OF WORK: All shifts start at 7:00pm and end at 3:00am. Working days are picked based on operational requirements. Must work holidays that fall on scheduled workdays.
SALARY: $28.+8 per hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 508 and Halifax Regional Municipality.
WORK LOCATION: Burnside Transit Center, 200 Ilsley Avenue, Dartmouth, NS or Ragged Lake Transit Center, 110 Grassy Lake Drive, Halifax, NS.
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:5+ pm Monday, June 2, 2026
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview/ testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the recruiter when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link; Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Hostler Eligibility List position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Halifax offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
