Transit Operator

5 months ago

Thunder Bay, Canada City of Thunder Bay Full time

Job Description

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for

part-time Transit Operators (Conventional & Specialized)

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is the sunniest City in Eastern Canada and a four-season outdoor playground. The urban centre enjoys green spaces, parks, and wilderness and is also considered a cultural capital with a thriving visual and performing arts scene. As the most populous municipality in North-western Ontario, Thunder Bay is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical "hub", and is home to a variety of educational institutions. Thunder Bay continues to pursue growth and development opportunities on behalf of its diverse community. Always striving to live up to its motto, Superior by Nature, the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (City) currently seeks…

As a Northerner, an exceptional superior lifestyle awaits you for work and play. Shorter commutes provide work-life balance and the opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast to discover a richness of wilderness only moments away. We are the gateway to some of the most breathtaking experiences on earth, with the warmer months providing an abundance of fishing, boating, canoeing, ATVing, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities, and the cooler months offering snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, snowshoeing and more.

Once you join us, you won’t want to leave

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us

The Opportunity

As a Transit Operator, you will be responsible to safely operate conventional and/or specialized/on-demand transit vehicles in accordance with established routes and schedules with a varying number of stops.

This role reports to the Supervisor Transit Operations with the following accountabilities:

Provides excellent customer service and public relations to transit customers and the general public. Operates City buses and/or vans and transports passengers safely according to Thunder Bay Transit and Lift+ routes, schedules and procedures. Transports and assists passengers with accessibility needs, which under the specialized service program may include escorting/providing assistance to passengers door-to-door and maneuvering & securing mobility devices such as wheelchairs. Responsible for collecting fares, ensuring the safety of all passengers and documenting all incidents. Responds to customer inquiries concerning transit services; provides information and assists passengers in a courteous manner.

Ideal Candidate

Grade 12 education Frontline customer service experience, where dealing with the public (face to face/over the phone) is a major part of the job responsibilities. Familiarity with city streets and area would be an asset. Must have the ability to effectively evaluate customer related situations and determine the best course of action. Within 15 working days of receiving a conditional offer of employment, must successfully obtain a written beginner’s licence for an Ontario “C” Class drivers licence with a “Z” endorsement. After training, must obtain and maintain an Ontario "C" class licence with a ‘Z’ endorsement.

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Wage Rates

Training Rate $21.25 (Note: Operator training is approximately 6 weeks in duration only)

1st 6 months $24.29

2nd 6 months $27.32

Thereafter $30.36

After 9 months – receive an extra dollar per hour in lieu of benefits.

Why Thunder Bay Transit Services?

Transit Services offers both conventional (Thunder Bay Transit) and specialized (Lift Plus Specialized) transportation services within the City.

New innovations to help deliver safe, effective, and efficient transportation services are underway. Beginning next year, a new electronic payment system will be rolled out as well as the “on-demand” transit.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

Experience your importance, Unleash your potential, Know your work matters, Embrace diversity, Make a difference, Join a dedicated team, and Build community.

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