Bus Operator - Casual

Town-of-Bridgewate; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Bridgewater is seeking a Bus Operator (Casual) to join our transit team in Nova Scotia. You will operate buses safely, assist passengers, follow routes and schedules, and maintain required records with a strong commitment to service.

You must have a high school diploma, a valid Nova Scotia license, and several years of customer service and driving experience. This casual role pays CAD 22.54 per hour plus vacation pay and operates from 123 Empire Street.

Qualifications

• Three years working in a service role handling customers.
• Five years of recent driving experience, preferably in transit.
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 1 or 2 driver's license with clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Operate bus and follow traffic laws while ensuring safety.
• Assist passengers boarding and with accessibility needs.
• Adhere to designated routes and schedules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Monitor fare collection and enforce Fees Policy.
• Respond to passenger inquiries and enforce bus rules.
• Document incidents and coordinate with dispatch as needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Courteous communication

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Defensive driving course

Job description

The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Bus Operator (Casual) to join our team.

The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or call 902-543-4651.

About the Role

The Bus Operator (Casual) is responsible for the safe and effective operation of transit vehicles in the Town of Bridgewater while providing excellent customer service. The Bus Operator operates transit vehicles in accordance with traffic laws and established routes and schedules without compromising safety, assists passengers with boarding and accessibility needs, conducts vehicle inspections, monitors vehicle condition and maintains required records and documentation.

About You

You are a confident and responsible driver who remains calm under pressure and treats everyone with courtesy and respect. You enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, are committed to providing safe and dependable transportation, and are always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether assisting passengers with accessibility needs, navigating changing road conditions, or representing the organization in a professional manner, you bring a positive attitude, strong judgment, and a genuine commitment to service.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle and practice defensive driving techniques while following applicable traffic laws at all times.
• Load passengers onto bus by pulling into designated bus stops and stopping for flagging passengers in designated areas.
• Board and exit people with special needs, including assisting passengers in wheelchairs to get on and off the bus by operating ramps and securing wheelchairs.
• Follow schedule routes and schedule guidelines.
• Monitor speed and time points, and report deviation from schedule to dispatch services.
• Completes and documents pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and reports any deficiencies in accordance with procedure.
• Implements emergency and evacuation procedures should the need arise.
• Respond to incidents and accidents, seek assistance as required, and complete required documentation.
• Monitor fare collection and advise of Fees Policy and receive, verify fare payment.
• Respond to passenger inquiries.
• Inform passengers of vehicle rules and regulations and enforce as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Completion of a defensive driving course (may be supplied by employer).
• A valid Nova Scotia Class 1 or 2 Driver's License (required) and a clean driver's abstract.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a service occupation dealing directly with customers.
• Five (5) years of recent driving experience.
• Driving experience in a public transit environment is an asset.

Terms of Employment

• Casual, as needed for a variety of day, evening, weekend and holiday work.
• $22.54 per hour plus vacation pay.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract.
• Position operates out of the Former Bridgewater Memorial Arena location (123 Empire Street).

About Us

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.

Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.

Bridgewater boasts all the service you would expect from a modern location and couples it with the charm and feel of a tightly knit community, the kind where neighbours know each other and everyone greets you with a smile.