Casual Transit Driver

First Student; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 77,146,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Prince Albert, SK is hiring Casual Transit Drivers. Prior transit experience is not required as training is provided. Starting wage is CAD 28.42 per hour.

Responsibilities include interacting with the public, maintaining buses, performing pre/post trip checks, and assisting passengers with mobility needs. Shifts may vary, and a Class 2 license with air brake endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Class 2 Driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Must be able to obtain Operator's License with required endorsements.
• Demonstrates a safe and responsible driving history over the past 5 years.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts.
• Shows good knowledge of the service area demographics.
• Clean driving abstract with no contraventions.
• Must pass a vulnerable sector records check.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public in a courteous manner.
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and demeanor.
• Safely drive coach/bus or company vehicle within service area and schedule.
• Maintain interior appearance of the bus.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections.
• Assist passengers using mobility aids at boarding.
• Complete reports on passengers and incidents; communicate with dispatch.
• Operate onboard fare boxes and destination signs.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Class 2 license with air brake

Operator's license endorsements

Safe driving record (past 5 years)

Willingness to work varied shifts

Knowledge of service-area demographics

Clean driving abstract

Vulnerable sector check

Job description

First Student, our nation's largest provider of bus passenger transportation, has openings for Casual Transit Drivers in Prince Albert, SK.

Previous Transit experience not required, we will provide training to successful candidates. We pay $28.42/hour starting wage.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enjoy interacting with the public;
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and demeanor;
• 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;
• Operates on-board computer fare boxes and destination signs;
• Assumes any and all other duties assigned.

EXPERIENCE :

• A valid Class 2 Driver's SK License with air brake endorsement;
• The ability to obtain Operator's License with required endorsements;
• A record of safe and responsible driving over the past 5 years;
• A willingness to work a variety of shifts;
• A good general knowledge of the demographics of the service area;
• A clean, "No Contraventions" Driver's Abstract;
• To be able to pass vulnerable sector records check;

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Transit environment: early, split & late shifts may be required;
• Safety focused, clean respectful environment;
• Interaction with the public.

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.