Charter Driver

Pacific Western Transportation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,240 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Western Transportation in Calgary, AB is seeking full-time Charter Drivers to safely transport clients and provide superior customer service. You will communicate effectively with drivers, maintenance, operations, and the public, and be a calm, patient, team-oriented professional.

Shifts can include days, evenings, weekends and overnights. Duties include completing charters, checking waybills, driving safely in all road conditions, performing pre- and post-trip checks, paperwork, proper

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 2 driver’s license preferred; license upgrade training available
• Types of equipment driven can include transit, coach, and school bus; training provided
• Organized, punctual, and reliable
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Calm, pleasant, and helpful manner
• Excellent driving skills and habits
• Knowledge of attractions and venues in town
• Ability to communicate effectively with all parties
• Commitment to excellence in customer service

Responsibilities

• Complete charters as assigned
• Check the charter waybill to confirm details
• Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road conditions
• Ensure compliance with Hours of Service
• Manage workload – ensure all details related to the assigned charter are understood
• Pre-and-post trip checks of the unit each time it is used
• Complete all applicable paperwork
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol
• Manage passenger behavior by quickly solving problems
• Communicate with dispatch at your scheduled time, prepared and ready to go
• Fuel bus as required; fuel cards are assigned to the individual
• Maintain a clean bus
• Complete and submit DVCRs
• Drop off or pick up units when requested by Operations or Maintenance
• Assist with school runs, as needed

Skills

Driver's license

Map reading

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Description

Full-time Charter Drivers are responsible for safely transporting clients and providing superior customer service. Drivers must display strong communication skills, both written and oral, in interaction with other drivers, maintenance, operations, and the public they serve. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, patient, and dedicated.

Shifts can include days, evenings, weekends and overnights.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete charters as assigned
• Check the charter waybill to confirm details
• Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road conditions
• Ensure compliance with Hours of Service
• Manage workload – ensure all details related to the assigned charter are understood
• Pre-and-post trip checks of the unit each time it is used
• Complete all applicable paperwork
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol
• Manage passenger behavior by quickly solving problems
• Communicate with dispatch at your scheduled time, prepared and ready to go
• Fuel bus as required; fuel cards are assigned to the individual
• Maintain a clean bus
• Complete and submit DVCRs
• Drop off or pick up units when requested by Operations or Maintenance
• Assist with school runs, as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Class 1 or 2 driver’s license preferred; will provide license upgrade training for other license classes
• Possess, or be willing to obtain Q Endorsement
• Types of equipment driven can include transit, coach, and school bus; training provided
• Organized, punctual, and reliable
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Calm, pleasant, and helpful manner
• Excellent driving skills and habits
• Map reading ability
• Knowledge of attractions and venues in and out of town
• Ability to communicate effectively with all parties
• Commitment to excellence in customer service

Wage: $20.50 - $27.00 per hour (vehicle specific)