Casual HandyDART Bus Driver - Victoria

Transdev Canada; Squamish; On-site; CAD 38,903 - 42,815; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$28.24–$31.08/hour

Career advancement

Great work environment

Positive social impact

Diversity commitments

Job summary

Transdev Canada is seeking relief casual HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Victoria team. You will provide safe, door-to-door transportation for individuals with disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity while assisting with boarding and mobility devices.

You must hold the appropriate driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and pass background checks. This unionized, part-time role offers a chance to make a real social impact through accessible mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• Hold a class 1, 2 or 4 Unrestricted Driver's License OR a valid Class 4 Learner's License.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer service, and enjoy interacting with the public.
• Able to operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to make a real difference in the lives of customers you serve.
• Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and courteous door-to-door service to passengers driving our cutaway-style buses.
• Assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking using appropriate on-board restraints for wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
• Comply with all traffic regulations, company Safety & Health regulations, 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.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanour.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Education

Driver's license class 1/2/4

Job description

Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate relief casual HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Victoria team.

As a HandyDART Driver, 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

• Provide safe and courteous door-to-door service to passengers driving our cutaway-style buses.
• Assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking using appropriate on-board restraints for wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
• Comply with all traffic regulations, company Safety & Health regulations, 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.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanour.

The Perks

• Competitive salary of $28,24/hour with an increase to $31,08/hour after working 800 hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
• A great 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 hold a class 1, 2 or 4 Unrestricted Driver's License OR a valid Class 4 Learner's License.
• You have a clean driving record.
• You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks.
• You have a strong commitment to safety and customer service, and enjoy interacting with the public.
• You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You desire to make a real difference in the lives of the customers you serve
• Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.

Your location

• This is a relief casual, unionized position in Victoria, BC.
• Flexible schedule with two guaranteed days off each week.
• HandyDART Bus Drivers must be available for at least 5 days a week.

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 Canadaexpanded its reach in western Canada by acquiringFirst 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?