Bus Driver Full-time Job

We live and breathe safety while delighting our customers. If you have a passion for customer service, a desire to serve the community, and know the importance of keeping yourself and others safe—then this may be the role for you!

Bus Driver Full Time & Part Time vacancies available

Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $30.83 per hour

7 Week Training Rate (Non-negotiable): $17.03 per hour

Available Shifts: Scheduled hours may be a minimum of 18 hours and maximum of 33 hours per week for Part Time and 40 hours for Full Time positions. You will support a 24/7 operation, including working different shifts such as days, evenings, weekends, split shifts, and holidays.

Work Location: Driver routes may be assigned anywhere within the Greater Golden Horseshoe based on operational needs. 

Based on business needs and the seniority bidding process, a Driver may be assigned to any of the following home bases:

• East Gwillimbury Garage.
• Oshawa Garage.
• Steeprock Garage.
• Streetsville Garage.
• Hamilton Garage.
• Kitchener Garage.
• Niagara Falls Garage.

What will I be doing?

• Transport and assists customers and baggage if required.
• Examine proof of payment in the form of proper fare media for the zones travelled and operate fare equipment.
• Take responsibility for fare transactions and tickets for various time periods.
• Ensure all Transit Regulations are observed by customers.
• Make announcements and provide customer service.
• Performs pre- and post-trip bus inspections in accordance with the most current regulations and Metrolinx policy.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the bus.
• Ensure seating adjustments are made to assist customers who have special needs.
• Follow prescribed protocols in response to different levels of Safety Alerts.
• Represent Metrolinx and the Metrolinx brand and work in accordance with Metrolinx customer and safety charters when providing customer service.
• Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic work environment with a diverse customer base.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and agreed upon with the Union, including non-driving tasks.

Work Conditions:

• Drivers must perform all tasks related to boarding/deboarding and securing a wheeled mobility aid (WMA) customer.
• May be asked to assist with loading and unloading customer baggage. which may from time to time involve some degree of heavy lifting.
• Is in sitting position for extended periods of time without relief.
• Need high degree of visual concentration.
• May experience variable weather conditions for short periods, also noise, fumes, dirt, dust, and work with the public.
• May have overnight travel.
• Will work rotating shift work, including split shifts, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week plus statutory holidays, and comply with Ontario Commercial Driving Hours of Service regulations.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Have a current and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license or higher for a minimum of two (2) years with no more than two (2) demerit points and have no pending charges under the Highway Traffic Act that may result in two (2) or more demerit points. 

• Level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through the completion of a high school education 
• Minimum of six (6) months public facing customer service experience (dealing directly with the public/customers). 
• Experience driving a commercial vehicle or other large vehicle is an asset. 
• Ability to Assist customers and emergency services (under the direction from Network Operations Control). 
• Interpersonal skills to maintain customer relations. 
• Good verbal communication skills to communicate with customers in different situations (detours, emergency info, etc.) 
• Require the ability to receive, understand and follow instructions audibly in the field on a regular basis. 
• Able to work independently within varying shifts/schedules, sit for extended periods of time, exercise a high degree of visual concentration, and drive large vehicles safely in variable weather and traffic conditions. 
• Capable of dealing with cash, tickets, and tariffs. 
• Obtain and maintain a Class “C” driver’s license and a “Z” endorsement. Please click here to review the requirements for obtaining a Class “C” driver’s license before submitting your application. 
• Must successfully complete the New Driver Training program and all other training required by corporate policy. 
• Bilingualism is an asset. 

Need to upgrade your G License? Following the assessment process, we offer a paid 7-week training program to upgrade your G license to a CZ, giving you the skills and knowledge to operate commercial vehicles safely and professionally. 

Already hold a CZ License? Following the assessment process, you may qualify for a paid streamlined training program that will see you leverage your existing skills and set you up for success.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? 

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. 

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Torontos subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.