The main purpose of the role is to operate the Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) in a safe, effective and productive manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Operate the LRV according to customer and safety requirements

- Monitor displays, dials and other indicators to ensure LRV is operating effectively

- Stop at each LRV stop, ensure the door opening and closing sequences in a safe manner

- Assist customers with boarding and disembarking the LRV when required

- Follow instructions the Central Control Facility (CCF) via radio system

- Communicate updates on delays and incidents to passengers and CCF

- Perform LRV checks for all equipment prior to service

- Report LRV, station and depot defects to resolve as soon as possible

- Respond to customer needs and follow Keolis’ practices in an emergency

- Perform other duties as requested

Knowledge and Skills

- Customer-focused with the ability to respond in a courteous and professional manner

- Communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing

- Strong attention to detail with a strong focus on safety and quality

- Follow written and verbal instructions

- Able to work effectively independently as well as part of a team

- Self-starter with the ability to resolve any needs or requirements

- Respond quickly, calmly and appropriately to emergency situations





- Mechanical aptitude to understand general knowledge of LRV operations

- Strong multi-tasking skills to respond effectively to the work environment

- General geographical knowledge of Kitchener and Waterloo

Prerequisites

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

- Valid Class G driver's licence

- Minimum 5 years licensed driving experience

- Professional driving experience (asset)

- Able to differentiate colors, including distance vision and close vision
- The ability to quickly respond to a signal (sound, light, image) when it appears
- The ability to effective maintain the required control of the LRV
- The ability to move and reach with hands, to grasp, manipulate or move objects

- Ability to hear sounds and signals for effective operation of LRV and response to surroundings

- Able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally

- Able to sit for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

- Regular interactions with the public, including vulnerable persons as well as other Keolis employees

- Exposed to the outdoors and different weather conditions

- Personal Protective Equipment is required

- 40 hours per week Rotating Day, Evening, and Weekend shifts

- On-site position

- Salary : 36,86$

📌 Full-Time LRV Operator - Keolis Grand River (Waterloo)
🏢 KEOLIS
📍 Waterloo