Transit Operator
Drive York Region Transit buses in Markham, Richmond Hill and Stouffville. Full time and unionized, with eight weeks of in-house training before you start in service.
- Employment
- Full time, unionized
- Licence
- Valid BZ, in good standing
- Pay
- $00.00 to $00.00 an hour
- Training
- 8 weeks, in house
- Location
- 55 Orlando Avenue, Richmond Hill
- Posting
- Existing vacancies, or our candidate pool
The job
You’ll operate a range of conventional buses on York Region Transit routes and schedules, and on charters when required. You’ll collect fares, answer riders’ questions about transit and look after the safety of everyone on board.
Every day is different, so flexibility matters. What doesn’t change is the standard: attentiveness, good judgment, safe driving and professional service for every rider.
What you need
Upgrades from a G licence to a BZ aren’t done during our training, so you need your BZ before you apply.
- A valid BZ driver’s licence in good standing
- A clean driver’s abstract and commercial vehicle operator’s registration
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Strong spoken and written English, and excellent customer service skills
- Willingness to work split shifts, nights and weekends on a rotating basis
- Reliable transportation to and from work
How hiring works
Seven stops from your resume to your first shift. We contact applicants by email at each step.
Apply
Email your resume. Applications are kept on file for one year for future openings.
Testing and interview
By invitation, at our office: the STRADA assessment (20 to 30 minutes, administered through CUTA), a written test on defensive driving and the rules of the road, and an interview.
Road test
Candidates who qualify are invited back for a road test.
Candidate pool
Successful candidates join a list in the order their applications arrived.
References
As positions open, we check professional references and one personal reference.
Training
Eight weeks of mandatory in-house training.
Regular service
You’re assigned your shift and hours.
Bring to your testing session
- A legible photocopy of your valid driver’s licence
- A current driver’s abstract, obtained no more than 30 days before your assessment, at your own cost
Without both documents you can’t complete the assessment. Applicants with demerit points on their abstract won’t be considered.
What training covers
- Miller Transit system rules and regulations
- Route training
- Revenue service training
- First aid, public relations, accessibility and workplace violence prevention
Think about the schedule before you apply
Buses run 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and so do operators.
You’ll work weekends and holidays, and a mix of split shifts, day shifts and night shifts. Your days off may not be consecutive or the same each week. Shift work affects your personal life, so please weigh it seriously.
The road brings its own challenges: weather, construction, traffic and the occasional difficult rider. Service depends on operators being on time, every time.
Physical demands
The job involves sitting for long periods; gripping, reaching and turning the steering wheel; turning your head and neck; fine finger movements on the farebox keypad; and good concentration, visual acuity and colour vision to judge distances safely.
Ready to apply?
Email your resume to hr@millertransit.ca with “Transit Operator” in the subject line. If you need an accommodation at any stage, tell us when you apply.
Miller Transit is an equal opportunity employer, and interviews are conducted in a fair and consistent manner. We tell every candidate we interview whether the position has been filled within 45 days.