BUS OPERATORPosition Type:CasualNumber of Positions:One (1)Department:Transportation and Operations Services DepartmentFile Number:SV26-50Location:Wide-ranging, based out of the Transit TerminalHours:up to 40 hours per week working various shifts including early mornings, evenings, and weekendsTerm of Employment:up to one (1) yearEmployee Group:Union - UNIFORSalary:$27.47 per hourClosing Date:May 25, 2026 at 4:30 PMPURPOSE AND SCOPEThe Bus Operator(s) 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 ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIESOperating buses to transport passengers on scheduled and unscheduled routesInspecting and monitoring vehicle conditionsPreparing various accident, incident and vehicle condition reports as requiredMaintaining a protected and clean environment on the busPerforming minor maintenance work on vehicles, shelters, bus stops, and property as requiredRespond to passenger inquiries and provide direction and guidance on routes and transportation where applicable and as requiredNote: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum QualificationsGrade 12 Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or equivalentMust possess a valid 'CZ' endorsed Driver's License for the Province of Ontario with clean driver’s abstract.Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse passenger baseAbility to work alone on a vehicle for lengthy periods of timeProblem-solving skillsAbility to maintain a qualified image and work environmentAbility to meet the physical demands of the position which include extended sitting while driving and limited liftingA satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector CheckPreferred QualificationsComprehensive knowledge of Safety and Emergency ResponsePrevious transit experience would be an assetEEO STATEMENTThe 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. Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Bus Operator - C$27.5 An Hour (Stirling-Rawdon)
🏢 City of Belleville
📍 Stirling-Rawdon