Transit Operator Full-time Job

Sarnia Transit is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to the residents and visitors of Sarnia. As an integral part of our community, we strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.

Job Profile

Operators are dedicated customer focused individuals responsible for providing safe and efficient conventional and specialized transit services. As front line employees, Operators are instrumental in demonstrating respectful behavior towards all passengers.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Part-time Transit Operators. As an Operator with Sarnia Transit, you will be responsible for safely operating our fleet of buses along designated routes, ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers, while maintaining route schedules. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the mobility and vitality of our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing courteous and timely service, route, and bus schedule information to passengers and pick-up/drop-off passengers from stop to stop or door-to-door on Care-a-Van
• Ensuring passengers with disabilities are accommodated within OHRC and applicable legislation while ensuring they benefit from Sarnia’s transit services
• Physical demands assisting passengers with mobility needs and devices on and off the bus while following prescribed procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum valid Class C Driver’s License with an abstract acceptable to City guidelines, and possess or have the ability to obtain Z-endorsement
• Competent within the meaning and use of the The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
• Safety conscious driver with knowledge of Sarnia’s roads and attractions
• Demonstrated ability to deal courteously and with dignity and respect towards customers and co-workers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Large commercial vehicle driving experience is considered an asset

Successful candidates from the interview selection process will be extended a conditional offer of employment. The offer of employment is conditional upon:

• Acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Successfully passing medical examination in accordance with Ministry of Transportation Regulations
• Successfully completing Sarnia Transit’s training program for bus operation, including practical and written tests within the probationary period.

Additional Details

Candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence to [email protected] indicating “Part-time Operator” by May 26, 2024. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the city boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.
Ranked the most affordable medium-sized city in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County. As an organization, the City of Sarnia places a priority on the health and safety of its employees, including a focus on work-life balance through unique vacation and compensatory time offerings, alongside exceptional salaries and benefits.