Transdev Canada is hiring a Casual Transit Bus Operators for our Kamloops location!
Join our team and transport employees safely in Kamloops and surrounding area. In this role, you will be responsible for providing safe, courteous, and on-time public transportation services to our community.
Your role
- Enjoy interacting with the public;
- Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanour;
- Drive one of several different coach/buses or company non-revenue vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule;
- Maintain the appearance of the interior of the bus ;
- Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required;
- Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids;
- Complete and submit written reports concerning passengers and all accidents, and communicate with dispatch as required;
- Operate on-board computer fare boxes and destination signs;
- Perform all other duties assigned.
The perks
- Competitive hourly pay of $28.09/ hour (Up to $32.22/hr after succesful completion of training and probation period)
- Training for successful applicants to get their class 2 and air brakes
- Making a real difference in the lives of the families and children you serve.
- A clean and positive work environment.
- Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
- 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
- A valid Class 2 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement (required);
- Demonstrated ability to communicate/interact with the public (all levels of comprehension), management and other staff members in a courteous/respectful/efficient manner and to answer a variety of enquiries with tact and discretion;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem solving skills;
- A record of safe and responsible driving over the past 5 years (required);
- A willingness to work a variety of shifts;
- The ability to demonstrate proficiency in the safe and effective operation of a transit vehicle;
- Applied knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Act in relations to Transit Operators;
- Knowledge of occupational hazards/safety precautions associated with a variety of transit work activities.
- You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks;
Your location
- This is a casual, unionized position in Kamloops.
- Transit environment: early, split & late 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?