Transit Operator

Canada Job Bank

Northwestern Ontario

On-site

CAD 21,000 - 40,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan
Paid vacation & holidays
Life insurance & AD&D
Wellness programs
Leadership development

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Transit Operator to safely operate buses/vans on established routes and schedules, delivering courteous service to the public.

Responsibilities include collecting fares, documenting incidents, and assisting passengers, including those with accessibility needs, under supervision of the Transit Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Must possess attentiveness, good judgement, and safe driving habits.
  • Must hold a valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence or equivalent.
  • Ability to deal with all kinds of people with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Operate City buses and/or vans following routes and schedules.
  • Provide courteous service and respond to transit information.
  • Collect fares and document all incidents.
  • Assist passengers with accessibility needs and safety.

Skills

Attentiveness
Good judgment
Safe driving habits
People skills

Job description

City of ThunderBay has released a notification in which they’re inviting candidates for the post of Transit Operator. The comprehending of duties and accountabilities is obligatory for candidates, and they must put forth their supreme effort. They will safely operate conventional and/or specialised/on-demand transit vehicles in accordance with established routes and schedules with a varying number of stops under the general supervision of the Supervisor. They will provide courteous service and respond to customer enquiries concerning transit information.

Employer Name: City of ThunderBay
Position: Transit Operator
Salary: $15.50- $29.48 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: CA-ON-ThunderBay

  • Candidates will provide excellent customer service and public relations to transit customers and the general public.
  • They will operate City buses and/or vans and transport passengers safely according to Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ routes, schedules and procedures.
  • They are responsible for collecting fares, ensuring the safety of all passengers and documenting all incidents.
Job requirement
  • Candidates must possess attentiveness, good judgement, safe driving habits, and an ability to deal with all kinds of people in varying circumstances with minimum supervision
  • They must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
  • They must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
Work setting
  • Candidates must have the ability to provide assistance to passengers with accessibility needs and language barriers, and deal with other passenger issues as per Transit policies and procedures.
  • They should possess the capability to check and report on the condition of buses before leaving the depot and at such other times as may be designated or required.
  • Candidates will obtain matching pension plan
  • Additionally, they will acquire paid vacation and holidays.
  • They will also get life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (1.5 times your annual salary)
  • They will gain employee wellness programs.
  • Moreover, they will possess corporate training & leadership development.
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