Casual Transit Operator - Passenger-Focused Driver

Regional District of Nanaimo; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In lieu of benefits including vacation

Job summary

The Regional District of Nanaimo is hiring a casual Serviceperson Operator with training scheduled to begin in early 2027. You will help operate and maintain transit vehicles, transporting passengers and assisting riders at busy bus stops. The role includes dynamic daily interactions and variable work hours.

Shifts vary, including evenings and weekends; a 12-hour window may apply. Pay ranges from $34.46 to $38.22 per hour, plus 10.77% in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with six months of related experience or equivalent training.
• Transit driving experience preferred; public interaction experience valued.
• Valid Class 2 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement required; ICBC Driver Factor Report submission.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers to designated bus stops along routes.
• Interact with passengers and respond to inquiries.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Safety-conscious

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Class 2 BC Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

The Regional District of Nanaimo is hiring a casual Serviceperson Operator with training scheduled to begin in early 2027. You will help operate and maintain transit vehicles, transporting passengers and assisting riders at busy bus stops. The role includes dynamic daily interactions and variable work hours.

Shifts vary, including evenings and weekends; a 12-hour window may apply. Pay ranges from $34.46 to $38.22 per hour, plus 10.77% in lieu of benefits.