Transit Operator (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Burlington • Regina, SK

1d • CA$31 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

Burlington Transit is looking for motivated individuals to join our team of highly skilled, professional Transit Operators. Successful applicants will be required to drive conventional and specialized transit vehicles and be exposed to a variety of working conditions and people on a daily basis.

Requirements

• CZ or BZ license
• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Good judgment and safe driving habits, demonstrated by a clean driving record, with zero demerit points.
• License must be held in good standing and not have been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act or Criminal Code in the last three years.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication skills.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job which are repetitive and constant. They include but are not limited to prolonged periods of time, sitting, reaching, gripping, pushing/pulling of steering wheel, twisting and turning neck, sensory/perceptual demands, along with good concentration.
• Regularly exposed to moderate noise.
• Transit Operators will be required to work a variety of shifts including splits shifts and day, afternoon, and evening shifts.
• Provide a clear criminal record check and/or a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

• Previous commercial driving experience is preferred
• Previous Transit experience is beneficial
• Good working knowledge of the City of Burlington streets and boundaries and the Transit routes.

Responsibilities

• Operating a transit bus on schedule on a designated route(s) in varying weather conditions.
• Customer service, including answering or referring customer inquiries, collecting fares, providing directions, providing guidance to persons with disabilities for boarding and de-boarding, as well as securing them.
• Performing proper inspection of vehicle and reporting of deficiencies, accidents or other occurrences in accordance with systems regulations.
• Ensuring passenger safety at all times.
• Following policies, established safety procedures and standards.
• Advising Transit Supervisor/Dispatcher when off schedule, vehicle maintenance issues, and for vehicle or passenger emergencies.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Mobile and hybrid working arrangements
• Great pension and benefits package
• Programs to foster innovation and leadership
• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees.
• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
• Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED