Transit Operator

File Number: SV24-39
Closing Date: March 17, 2024, at 4:30 PM
Department: Transportation and Operations Services
Position Status: Permanent Full-Time
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Hours: 40 hours per week working various shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Employee Group: CUPE
Rate of Pay: $24.79 per hour (plus Benefits/Pension/Vacation) The Bus Operator will report directly to a Transit Supervisor, and work closely with many Bus Operators as well as Dispatcher/Schedulers in the Transit Division of the City of Belleville.
Bus Operators start and end their shifts at the Transit Terminal, but much of the Operator’s time is spent on the bus that they are assigned for the day. The primary responsibility of the Operator is to ensure a safe and pleasant experience for all passengers. Customer relations is a large part of the Bus Operator’s daily activities. Bus Operators monitor their passengers and other road users, sometimes under challenging weather conditions while exercising a great deal of tact and diplomacy when dealing with passengers. Although the position requires the Operator to interact with and support the public, as the only Operator in the vehicle, the position does require one to be the only staff on board, therefore the position does require autonomy and ability to work alone for lengthy periods of time.
Operators are required to wear a uniform and maintain a professional appearance.
Our vehicles follow a set schedule and Operators are expected to follow schedule guidelines, sometimes under challenging circumstances.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating buses to transport passengers on scheduled and unscheduled routes.
• Inspecting and monitoring vehicle conditions.
• Preparing various accident, incident and vehicle condition reports as required
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment on the bus.
• Performing minor maintenance work on vehicles, shelters, bus stops, and property as required.
• Respond to passenger inquiries and provide direction and guidance on routes and transportation where applicable and as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or equivalent
• Must possess a valid 'CZ' endorsed Driver's License for the Province of Ontario with clean driver’s abstract.
• Previous transit experience would be an asset.
• Customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse passenger base.
• Ability to work alone on a vehicle for lengthy periods of time.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Safety and emergency response knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and work environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position which include extended sitting while driving and limited lifting.

How to Apply:
Check out our careers page here.
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.
Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.
The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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