Transdev Canada is hiring Casual Paratransit Operators for our Regina location.
As a Paratransit Operator, you will provide essential transportation services for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. If you have a strong commitment to helping others and a passion for driving, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Your Role
- Safely and courteously assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking from the vehicle.
- Operate Paratransit vehicles following all traffic regulations, company safety protocols, and accessible transportation standards.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules, making stops at designated locations to ensure passengers' timely arrival at their destinations.
- Provide a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment for passengers, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any defects or maintenance issues to the maintenance team.
- Maintains a strong attendance record.
- Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area.
- Notifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble.
The Perks
- Free full-time training.
- Hourly pay between $17.55 and $26.01.
- Making a real difference in the lives of the families and children you serve.
- A clean and positive work environment.
- The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
- Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
Your Profile
- You have a valid SK Class 4 Unrestricted license.
- You have a clear driver abstract and adherence to safety regulations.
- Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
- You have strong customer service skills and empathy for passengers with disabilities.
- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to read maps, interpret transit operating rules and policies.
- You have the ability to assist passengers with disabilities and mobility devices.
- You have physical ability to perform pre- and post-trip inspections, assist passengers and must be able to lift 50lbs.
- You are able to pass vulnerable records check and drug/alcohol testing.
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You are reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic and willingness to work a variety of shift.
Your Location
- This is a casual, unionized position located in Regina (SK).
- Shifts are subject to frequent changes based on operational needs.
- Transit environment: early, split, late, weekends and holidays shifts may be required.
Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.
In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.
And what about you? What drives you?