Transit - Operator II - Transit Transportation Operations

Fredericton Exhibition Ltd; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary $25.83 per hour (CU

Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance

Health, Dental and Pension plans.

A supportive work environment focused

Engaging work that makes a difference

in our community.

Job summary

The City of Fredericton is hiring a Transit Bus Operator to safely and courteously transport riders on Fredericton Transit routes. You will represent the City, operate a bus to schedule, collect fares, and provide route information.

Shifts vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays. A Class 5 license is minimum, with Class 2 NB with Airbrake preferred. A clear driving record and vulnerable sector check are required at interview.

Qualifications

• Minimum Class 5 License but preferred you hold a Class 2 NB License with Airbrake endorsement or have the ability to obtain a class 2 NB drivers license with air endorsement
• Minimum prerequisite is secondary education, combined with a minimum of three years driving experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle operation, and knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions involved in the operation of the vehicle
• A clear driving abstract MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION and maintained during employment.
• This position requires a clear criminal record (within 2 months) and vulnerable sector check at the time of interviews.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule that includes various shifts, split shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Operate a Transit vehicle in a safe and courteous manner on specified routes and schedules
• Provide schedule / route information to customers
• Collect fares according to fare structure from riders of the system
• Monitor the vehicles while in service, reporting any malfunctions to and following instructions of Dispatcher
• Perform related work as required

Job description

Join our team as a Transit Bus Operator!

The City of Fredericton is seeking applications for people interested in driving a bus for Fredericton Transit. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a bus, in accordance with established procedures and regulations. The transit operator acts as a representative of the City and promotes the transit system by providing prompt and courteous service to transit customers. Incumbents may work varying shifts throughout the day which would also involve working split shifts. Fredericton Transit operates seven days a week with hours of operation from 5:50 am until 11:30 pm most days. Operator II report times vary according to work assigned on their scheduled days of work.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum Class 5 License but preferred you hold a Class 2 NB License with Airbrake endorsement or have the ability to obtain a class 2 NB drivers license with air endorsement;
• Minimum prerequisite is secondary education, combined with a minimum of three years driving experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered;
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle operation, and knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions involved in the operation of the vehicle;
• A clear driving abstract MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION and maintained during employment.
• This position requires a clear criminal record (within 2 months) and vulnerable sector check at the time of interviews.

What You’ll Do

• Work a flexible schedule that includes various shifts, split shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays;
• Operate a Transit vehicle in a safe and courteous manner on specified routes and schedules;
• Provide schedule / route information to customers;
• Collect fares according to fare structure from riders of the system;
• Monitor the vehicles while in service, reporting any malfunctions to and following instructions of Dispatcher;
• Perform related work as required.

What You Bring

• The ability to obtain a class 2 NB drivers license with air brake endorsement.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations involved in vehicle operation, and knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions involved in the operation of the vehicle;
• Previous experience in customer service or dealing with the public
• Experience in the operation of a commercial vehicle in excess of one ton is considered an asset;
• Experience driving Urban Public Transit is considered an asset;
• Ability to communicate in both official languages may be considered an asset.

Perks

• Competitive Salary $25.83 per hour (CUPE Local 1783)
• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance of $167.52
• Health, Dental and Pension plans.
• A supportive work environment focused on teamwork and safety.
• Engaging work that makes a difference in our community.

Ready to be part of something exciting?

Please submit your application on or before September 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.