OPS-Transit Operator

Human Resources•Richmond Hill, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Operator is responsible for safely operating various types of vehicles in all weather and traffic conditions, adhering to passenger and operator schedules. This role involves picking up and discharging passengers at designated stops, managing fare collection, and ensuring passenger comfort. The operator must also report any accidents or unusual occurrences immediately and accurately complete all required reports. Additionally, they are expected to provide transit information to passengers and call out stops when the automatic system is not functioning. This is a unionized position that requires flexibility due to the unique nature of each day.

Requirements

Be legally entitled to work in Canada (eg. Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or valid work permit.)
Hold a valid BZ driver’s license in good standing
A clean driver’s abstract and commercial vehicle operator’s registration is required
Possess a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
Previous bus or other heavy-duty vehicle driving experience with a minimum of six (6) months experience
Must possess strong verbal and written English language skills
Excellent customer service skills and communicating with the public
Willing to work split shifts, night shifts, weekend shifts and holidays on a rotating basis
You must own or have access to reliable transportation to come and go from work
Must pass Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Screening and Criminal background check
Capable of meeting the physical demands of the job, including sitting for prolonged periods, using extreme motion such as gripping, reaching, push/pull of steering wheel, twisting and turning of neck and back, sensory/perceptual demands along with good concentration, visual acuity and colour vision deemed safe for driving to judge distances, fine finger movements such as keying in data in the farebox keypad.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle; sets correct destination and route signs
Operates various types of vehicles, as assigned, safely, in all types of weather and traffic conditions, according to printed passenger schedules and Operators schedules
Arrives and signs in on time; works hours as scheduled; wears clean, neat uniform
Picks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops safely; regulates heating and ventilating equipment on the bus for the comfort of passengers
Follows fare collection procedures which includes INIT, GFI, farebox, and Presto; guards against transfer abuse
Reports all accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences to dispatch office immediately; submits written reports on accidents, incidents or unusual occurrences as required
Accurately completes all reports
Follows rules and regulations of the Company
When the automatic stop calling is in operative, driver must call out the stop
Provides transit information to passengers as needed
Operate various conventional and articulated buses on routes and time schedules or charters as required
Responsible for collecting fares, responding to customer inquiries concerning transit information and ensuring the safety of all customers
Consistently demonstrate at all times attentiveness, good judgement, safe driving habits and an ability to deal effectively and professionally with all customers