Bus Shunter at Coach Canada – Mississauga, Ontario

Coach Canada

Mississauga, ON

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday night shift 8pm to 6am (subject to change)

Bus Washer Shunter Position Overview

Coach Canada is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Shunter to support fleet readiness and yard operations. This is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safe movement, staging, and preparation of buses and company vehicles within the yard, garage, and wash bay.

The Shunter plays a key role in ensuring vehicles are positioned appropriately for maintenance, inspections, servicing, and operational departures — directly contributing to on-time performance, regulatory compliance, and overall operational efficiency.

If you are alert, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety comes first, we want to hear from you.

Bus Washer Shunter Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Movement & Staging

• Safely maneuver buses and company vehicles within the yard, garage, and wash bay
• Stage vehicles for maintenance, refueling, cleaning, inspections, and departures
• Secure vehicles using proper safety procedures when parking and exiting
• Record odometer readings and complete required logs and tracking documentation
• Immediately report mechanical defects, damage, hazards, or unsafe conditions

Cleaning & Operational Support

• Perform interior and exterior cleaning of charter and coach buses as required
• Maintain wash bay areas, yard spaces, and grounds in clean and orderly condition
• Support workflow coordination between wash bay and maintenance teams
• Assist with vehicle repositioning and shift transitions

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain constant awareness in high-traffic or confined areas
• Follow all Company safety policies, PPE requirements, and wash bay procedures
• Participate in mandatory training (WHMIS, Violence & Harassment Prevention, safety-sensitive training, etc.)
• Comply with random, post-incident, or reasonable-cause drug and alcohol testing as required

Bus Washer Shunter Qualifications

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment
• Flexible availability, including weekends and shift work
• Valid Class G driver’s licence required
• Willingness to upgrade to DZ, AZ, CZ, or BZ licence as operationally required
• Class DZ or AZ licence considered an asset
• Clean driving abstract acceptable to the Company
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Previous experience in transportation, maintenance, or industrial environments considered an asset

Bus Washer Shunter Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• Frequent vehicle movement and yard activity
• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing, and repetitive tasks
• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Exposure to noise, fumes, cleaning chemicals, water, and moving vehicles

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

Coach Canada is a federally regulated employer, and an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who self-identify as members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or other accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us to make arrangements that best support your full participation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.