Bus Operator Recruitment

The City of Hamilton is seeking Bus Operators to provide safe, reliable, and customer-focused transit services. This full-time position requires a valid class G license and offers competitive wages of CA$31.63 per hour, along with benefits such as paid training and a pension plan. Operators will work various shifts and are expected to deliver exceptional service while collaborating with the team to enhance the commuter experience.
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Bus Operator

Review the information below to learn more about the application process and job details.

Apply by January 15, 2025

Help keep our city moving! Our purpose is to provide a customer focused service that is safe, reliable, and inclusive. We want Hamiltonians and visitors alike to choose our service first.

As a bus operator, you will champion our customer service goals to help set a positive tone for our commuters’ customer experience. You may be required to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, late evenings and split shifts. If you love people, love to drive, and have a valid class G licence with a point-free driving record, we invite you to further measure your job fit using our checklist below.

Hop on the B Line, Barton, King, Upper James, or the Rymal to get a real feel for this dynamic role and to see our bus operators in action.

Join our team of customer service ambassadors

HSR offers competitive wages and benefits:

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• t Six weeks of paid, on-the-job trainin
• g Regular hourly rate of $31.63 (effective January 1, 2025
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Guaranteed 80 hours biweekly

Immediate enrolment in OMERS pension pla
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Family-friendly medical, dental and insurance coverage after six month
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Our Culture and Expectations

HSR provides a customer focused safe, reliable, and inclusive transit system that connects people to where they want to go. We operate a fleet of 267 buses on 35 different routes. Our typical service coverage on Weekdays and Saturdays is from 5 am to 2 am and Sundays/Holidays from 6 am to 12 midnight.

Our Bus Operators deliver exceptional service by embodying our core competencies.
• Results driven. HSR aims to increase ridership. You make it your mission to pick up customers on time and deliver them safely to their destination.
• Customer focused. You understand that you work for your customers and make their needs a priority.
• Team player. Your work assignment is a larger part of the Transit system. You work with other Bus Operators and management to keep bus routes running properly.
• Effective communicator. All customers deserve a respectful and professional interaction. You set a positive example for all customers with your friendly and courteous conduct.

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Become a Bus Operator

Review the below information to learn about the job requirements, application process and to find out if you have the necessary skills and qualifications to be a fit on the team.

Date modified

December 20, 2024