Casual Transit Driver

TOWN OF OAKVILLE; Oakville; Presencial; CAD 29.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Town of Oakville is seeking part-time Casual Transit Drivers for Oakville Transit. Drivers operate a range of transit vehicles on scheduled routes, assist customers, collect fares, and report vehicle issues in a courteous, safe manner.

Applicants must hold a valid Ontario Class B or C license with Z air brake endorsement, maintain a clean driving record, and be familiar with the Highway Traffic Act and OHSA. Union affiliation with UNIFOR Local 1256 is required.

Formación

• Safely operate all Oakville Transit vehicles with a valid Ontario Class B or C license and Z air brake endorsement.
• Maintain a clean driving record showing responsible and safe driving behaviour.
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills.
• Previous shift work experience (split shifts, weekends, late evenings) desirable.
• May be required to work statutory holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Operation of a range of public transit vehicles owned by the Town including Specialized Transit along routes and in adherence to schedules established in a safe, efficient and courteous manner.
• Assisting customers requiring directions or advice in order to reach their destinations.
• Collection of proper fares, issuance of transfers and recording of numbers of passengers when required.
• Proper inspection of vehicle and reporting of deficiencies, collisions or other occurrences in accordance with the systems regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Shift work experience

Regulatory awareness

Descripción del empleo

Job Details:

Part-Time UNIFOR (1256T)

Posting Status:

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Salary Range (2026 rates):

$21.02 Training Rate

$32.34 First Six (6) Months Rate

$36.26 After Six (6) Months Rate

Oakville Transit is currently accepting applications for part-time Casual Transit Drivers. As positions become available, and based on seniority, casual drivers may be moved up to fill full-time positions. All Oakville Transit Drivers are required to become a member of UNIFOR Local 1256 union.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operation of a range of public transit vehicles owned by the Town including Specialized Transit along routes and in adherence to schedules established in a safe, efficient and courteous manner.
• Assisting customers requiring directions or advice in order to reach their destinations.
• Collection of proper fares, issuance of transfers and recording of numbers of passengers when required.
• Proper inspection of vehicle and reporting of deficiencies, collisions or other occurrences in accordance with the systems regulations.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be capable of safely operating all Oakville Transit vehicles and possess a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver's License Class B or C with a Z air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour.
• Must possess an understanding of the Highway Traffic Act and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated effective communication and customer service skills.
• Previous shift work experience is desirable (i.e. split shifts, weekends, late evenings).
• May be required to work statutory holidays based on operational requirements.
• All job offers are conditional upon the successful candidate supplying, at their expense, a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check dated within 60 days of the employment offer; a current drivers abstract; and a valid copy of their driver's license.

DATED:

October 15, 2026

The Town's recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job.This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.