Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
August 25, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$31.29 - $34.75
Union:
CUPE Local 2723
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Hours of Work
40 hours per week
Department
Transit
Location
This position is currently based out of Burlington Transit, 3332 Harvester Road. However, the work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
Burlington Transit is looking for motivated individuals to join our team of highly skilled, professional Transit Operators. Successful applicants will be required to drive conventional and specialized transit vehicles and be exposed to a variety of working conditions and people on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
The Transit Operator is responsible for:
- Operating a transit bus on schedule on a designated route(s) in varying weather conditions.
- Customer service, including answering or referring customer inquiries, collecting fares, providing directions, providing guidance to persons with disabilities for boarding and de-boarding, as well as securing them.
- Performing proper inspection of vehicle and reporting of deficiencies, accidents or other occurrences in accordance with systems regulations.
- Ensuring passenger safety at all times.
- Following policies, established safety procedures and standards.
- Advising Transit Supervisor/Dispatcher when off schedule, vehicle maintenance issues, and for vehicle or passenger emergencies.
Requirements
Applicants must have a CZ or BZ license, a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, and exceptional customer service and communication skills. Transit Operators require good judgment and safe driving habits, demonstrated by a clean driving record, with zero demerit points. The license must be held in good standing and not have been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act or Criminal Code in the last three years. This will be verified if an offer of employment is made.
Previous commercial driving experience is preferred, and previous Transit experience is beneficial. Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the City of Burlington streets and boundaries and the Transit routes. Applicants must be proficient in verbal and written English communication skills. Applicants must meet the physical requirements of the job which are repetitive and constant. They include but are not limited to prolonged periods of time, sitting, reaching, gripping, pushing/pulling of steering wheel, twisting and turning neck, sensory/perceptual demands, along with good concentration. Regularly exposed to moderate noise.
Transit Operators will be required to work a variety of shifts including splits shifts and day, afternoon, and evening shifts.
Police Check Requirement
Those who are made an offer of employment will be required to provide proof of a clean criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector search, at their own expense.
Hourly Rate
The rate of pay for this position is $31.29 (90% of job rate) per hour for the first twelve (12) months, then $33.03 (95% of job rate) from 13-24 months, after which the hourly rate will be $34.75.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.