The St. John’s Transportation Commission is seeking interested candidates for our Transit Operator Training Program. This Program is four (4) weeks in length and includes training in bus driving, customer service, and operational procedures. Upon successful completion of the Training Program, individuals will be eligible for future employment as professional Transit Operators.
Our Transit Operators operate transit buses on established routes, with fixed time schedules in high density traffic and in all weather conditions. The position requires attentiveness, good judgment, safe driving habits, time management and an ability to deal with a diverse customer base.
Upon being hired, new Transit Operators are considered Temporary employees. This means that they do not have regularly scheduled shifts and are called for work on an “as needed basis”. They must provide maximum flexibility as they will be required to work a variety of split shifts, day or night shifts and weekend shifts. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Realistic Job Preview for the Transit Operator on our website: www.metrobus.com/jobs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must have the ability to work as a member of a pro-active customer service team; possess an ability to effectively understand, speak and write in English, as well as, strong problem solving skills; graduation from high school with post secondary course work preferred; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have at least five (5) years of driving experience in Canada. Class 02 and 09 endorsements are deemed an asset. Applicants not possessing these endorsements must meet the eligibility requirements. As a condition of employment, candidates selected for the training program must provide a satisfactory driver's abstract, a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. It addition, they must successfully complete pre-employment drug testing.
We value experience, but we also recognize that skills come from many places. If you have a combination of education and experience that fits this role, we encourage you to apply.
Interested applicants should submit a resume stating education and experience. They may also drop off resumes in-person at our depot located at 25 Messenger Drive, St. John's.
The St. John’s Transportation Commission is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Metrobus but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $30.18-$35.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have a clean driver's abstract?
Experience:
- driving: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement (preferred)
Work Location: In person
