Bus Operator

Report to dispatch or start location at the beginning of shift and review operators’ notices

Check and visually inspect vehicle for pre-trip

Drive vehicle and practice defensive driving techniques while following the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle and Motor Carrier Acts and HRM policies at all times

Assess and monitor vehicle operating conditions, and report issues

Greet, acknowledge, and assist passengers and the public in a professional and courteous manner

Monitor fare collection and passenger loads

Anticipate potential problems, passenger emergencies and respond to medical emergencies

Monitor the behavior of passengers to ensure the safety of others and contact the Communications Centre for assistance as needed

Provide assistance to passengers as requested. All Halifax Transit buses have wheelchair accessible features, which require Bus Operators to assist passengers on and off the bus by operating ramps and securing wheelchairs.

Ensure passenger safety and comfort

Secure and return items to Lost & Found

Conduct post-operations procedures

Grade 12, GED, or equivalent combination of related experience

A valid Canadian driver’s license

Minimum of five (5) years of recent driving experience

A safe driving record (no more than 2 demerit points and no more than 1 at-fault accident)

Three (3) years of experience working in a service occupation dealing directly with customers

Completion of a defensive driving course is an asset

Driving experience in a transit environment is an asset

Driving experience in adverse weather conditions (such as rain, snow, and ice) is considered an asset

Be capable of meeting the physical demands of the job such as sitting for prolonged periods of time, reaching, gripping, push/pull of steering wheel, twisting and turning of neck, sensory/perceptual demands along with good concentration

Be able to demonstrate dependability and reliability

Have strong problem-solving skills

Be able to react quickly and remain calm in difficult and stressful situations

Be able to understand, speak, read, write English in order to learn training materials, communicate effectively with the travelling public, and write reports

Be able to work variable hours including weekends and statutory holidays

Grade 12, GED, or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Driver's License both front and back .

Transit Services are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Bus Operators will be required to work weekends, both day and night shifts, at times changing from one to the other with little notice.

Daily work assignments may be split shifts (example: begin work at 6 a.m. and work till 9 a.m., then another shift on the same day starting at 2 p.m. and working till 6 p.m.).

Holidays and days off may not be consecutive or consistent.

As seniority increases, so does your choice of hours and vacation dates.