Becoming a Transit Bus Operator

Become a Transit Bus Operator at Niagara Region Transit and play a vital role in providing reliable and efficient transportation services to the community. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

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Join Our Transit Team and Enjoy Great Benefits

At Niagara Region Transit, we offer additional perks such as flexible working hours, opportunities for advancement, and ongoing training programs. Join our team and enjoy a rewarding career as a Transit Bus Operator.

Flexible Working Hours

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible working hours to our Transit Bus Operators.

Comprehensive Benefits

We offer a full compensation package including OMERS Pension plan with Employer-matched contributions, extended health, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Opportunities for Advancement

At Niagara Region Transit, we believe in investing in our employees' growth. We provide opportunities for advancement to help you reach your career goals.

Paid Training.
Flexible Hours.

➔ We offer a comprehensive compensation package including OMERS Pension plan with Employer-matched contributions, extended health, dental, life insurance, and short and long-term disability

➔ We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, including encouraging employee health and wellness

➔ We provide an inclusive and collaborative culture, respectful of individual dignity.

➔ We are supportive of our employees being successful in their roles

 

Knowledge/ Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to follow maps and GPS
  • Proficient problem-solving skills
  • Significant use of short-term memory
  • Strong hand and eye coordination
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong social perceptiveness skills
  • Ability to write reports and complete forms in a clear, concise manner
  • Ability to establish and maintain good public relations
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Responsibilities:

  • Before the shift, complete a daily vehicle inspection of the assigned vehicle according to CVOR standards.
  • Operates vehicle on time safely, timely and properly, including during adverse road and weather conditions.
  • Monitor the farebox to ensure proper fares are collected.
  • Maintains awareness of all service changes, fare information, manual of operating instructions and Highway Traffic Act.
  • Monitor the performance of the bus and report to the on-duty Supervisor any major defects that require changing of the bus. All defects are to be written up clearly for the Maintenance Department.
  • Reports other information and problems to supervisor i.e. route blockages, accident locations, traffic congestion, weather and road conditions, etc.
  • Complete appropriate reports, i.e. accident and incident reports.
  • Respond in a courteous manner to all inquiries from the public.
  • Remains courteous and polite under all circumstances. The nature of the job is physically and emotionally demanding, ability to deal with sensitive situations involving clients with special needs (emotional and physical).
  • Communicates with Supervisor and other Operators, via the 2-way radio system, in a professional and appropriate manner.

Application Process

1. Use our Self-Assessment Tool to see if you're right for the job. Self Assessment Tool

2. Submit your application online through our website.

3. Human Resources will review your application.

4. Only candidates considered for an interview/test will be contacted by email

Assessment Criteria:

Candidates will be evaluated based on job-related criteria through testing, interviews, and reference checks. Additionally, a review of publicly accessible records may be conducted.

Testing:

  • Eligible candidates will be asked to participate in specific tests.
  • Candidates must provide a 3-year Driver's Abstract, ensuring:
    • It is free from infractions, offences, convictions, demerit points, and accidents.
    • It is dated within 4 weeks of the testing date.
  • To obtain a Driver's Abstract, please visit Ontario Driver's Record.
  • Third-party abstracts will not be accepted.
  • Applicants failing to meet the Driver’s Abstract criteria will be excluded from the subsequent stages.
  • No additional preparation is necessary for the testing phase.
  • Only candidates who clear all test components successfully will progress to the next recruitment steps. Please note: individual test feedback will not be provided.

Interview:

  • The interview panel will be composed of the Hiring Manager(s).
  • All interviews will be conducted face-to-face.
  • If needed due to a disability, accommodations can be requested.
  • Interview invitations will be sent via email. Regularly check both your inbox and junk/spam folder.
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