City of Stratford

Transit Operator - Permanent Part-Time

External Posting

Job Posting#: 06-2025 (e)

Status: Permanent, Part-Time

Union/Non-union: ATU 741

Date Posted: January 21, 2025

Hourly Rate: $24.61 - $29.92

Department/Division: Community Services / Transit

Duties:

• Reporting to the Supervisor of Transit, the Part Time Transit Driver is responsible for the safe operation of a passenger transit bus.
• Signs out assigned bus and completes circle check, completing appropriate written work records before starting route.
• Collects passengers’ fares, verifies passes and issues transfer documents.
• Operates bus, following established routes and schedules, in various weather and road conditions.
• Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Assists passengers with loading wheelchairs, buggies, walkers, shopping carts, etc.
• Monitors operations, equipment and passenger conduct, and reports hazards or concerns to Manager.
• Complies with all safety rules, practices, requirements and regulations.
• Assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Demonstrated related professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class CZ) with good driving record.
• Ability to work according to designated shifts
• Ability to follow directions given

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1