Bus Operator

Job Title:  Bus Operator

Job Posting Number: 2026-0109

Posting Type: External

Posting Period: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Transit Windsor

Union: A.T.U. LOCAL 616

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time

Job Code: 616007

Grade/Class: 007

Number of Positions: Up to 20

Rate of Pay: $26.30 - $35.07 per hour

Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisors, this position will be responsible for operating transit vehicles safely and on time and transporting passengers on designated routes according to advertised schedules in a courteous manner and collect proper fares. 

• The Operator is responsible for the safety and comfort of all passengers, the collection of proper cash fares, issuing transfers, checking for valid transfers and monthly passes and the safe operation and care of the bus according to continuous defensive driving practices.
• Performs "circle check" vehicle inspections, monitors vehicle performance and reports irregularities.
• Ensures adequate supplies are available for the public (i.e. transfers, schedules, etc).
• Transports passengers according to the assigned schedules and routes.
• Obeys the law as it relates to the Highway Traffic Act, Public Vehicles Act, and operates according to the rules of the road as outlined by the Ministry of Transportation-Ontario. 
• Maintains a proper and valid Ontario Driver's Licence-Class B. 
• Interacts with the public in a polite and informative manner, under all circumstances, and responds to inquiries regarding transit services. 
• Fills out reports appropriately (i.e. Incident/Collision, Coach Condition Cards, Charter slips, , Checking Sheets, etc) and advises the Control Room of on-street problems and other operational information (i.e. late running time, accidents, traffic congestion, emergencies, etc.). 
• Aware of operational procedures as posted, guidelines in the Operator handbook, Company Policies and Regulations. 
• Responsible to lift seats to assist passengers.
• Will ensure compliance with corporate health and safety program and legislation per the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency.
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class G driver’s licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a Transit Windsor vehicle and provide authorization to obtain a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age in accordance with MTO Class B licence requirements.
• Must be bondable.
• Must have maintained an acceptable job performance record.
• Must successfully complete the Transit Windsor’s applicant testing.
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and knowledge of the hazards associated with work

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work. 

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.