driver, bus

MVT Canadian Bus Inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated bus operators to join their team in Barrie. This role involves safely transporting passengers while providing excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a valid driver's license. The company offers a supportive work environment with various benefits, including health care plans and a wellness program. If you are a reliable team player looking to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Wellness program

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Must have Air Brakes Endorsement and valid driver's licence.
• Experience as a bus driver or subway operator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses or streetcars to transport passengers safely.
• Provide information on fares, schedules, and stops to passengers.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma
  
  

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
• Collect fares and record transactions
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Load and unload vehicle
• Deal with public
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brakes Endorsement
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)
  
  

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• Subway operator
• School bus driver
• Intercity bus driver
• Tour and charter bus driver
• Para-transit driver
• Buses
• Streetcars/subway cars
  
  

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 20/20 vision
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program