Full-Time Coach Drivers - Kitimat

Transde; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health benefits

Full-time, unionized

Career growth

Social impact

Diversity and development

Job summary

Transdev Canada is hiring Full-Time Coach Drivers to join our Kitimat team. You will operate industrial coach vehicles, follow routes, and ensure passenger safety and comfort on designated schedules.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits after probation, with a unionized, full-time position in Kitimat. Local residents are encouraged to apply; accommodation and flights are not provided. Average weekly hours are around 40 with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience driving coaches/buses or operating vehicles in an industrial setting.
• Clean and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal record check including Vulnerable Sector Check if required.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate coach vehicles within an industrial setting, transporting passengers to and from worksites.
• Follow designated routes, schedules, site procedures, and all applicable safety requirements.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections and required paperwork; report issues promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle interior daily.
• Submit reports related to passengers, delays, and incidents; communicate with Dispatch.
• Comply with company policies and site safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

English literacy

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring Full-Time Coach Drivers to join our Kitimat team!

As an Industrial Coach Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting passengers following designated routes and schedules. You will help ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, complete thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, and maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times. Adherence to safety regulations, company policies, and site-specific requirements is essential in this role.

Your role

• Safely operate coach vehicles within an industrial setting, transporting passengers to and from worksites.


• Follow designated routes, schedules, site procedures, and all applicable safety requirements.


• Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, complete required paperwork, and promptly report any mechanical or safety concerns.


• Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers and maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.


• Maintain a clean and safe vehicle interior on a daily basis.


• Complete and submit written reports related to passengers, delays, mechanical issues, accidents, incidents, and other operational matters.


• Communicate effectively with Dispatch regarding route changes, delays, incidents, or other operational requirements.


• Comply with company policies, applicable legislation, and industrial site safety procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

The perks

• Competitive hourly wage of $30.41 to $32.20, plus $6.00 per hour in premiums.


• Health benefits (after passing 480 hours probationary period).


• Full-time, unionized position with consistent hours.


• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a large North American organization.


• A supportive and professional work environment.


• The opportunity to make a positive social impact by delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation solutions.


• Be part of a company that values diversity, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement.

Your profile

• Valid Class 1 or Class 2 driver's licence with Air Brake endorsement.


• Minimum two years of experience driving coaches/buses or operating vehicles in an industrial setting.


• Clean and acceptable driving record.


• Ability to successfully complete a criminal record check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check where required.


• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.


• Strong safety awareness and the ability to follow established procedures and site requirements.


• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with Dispatch and the team.


• Minimum 21 years of age.

Location and schedule

• This is a full-time, unionized position.


• Candidates must be local residents of Kitimat.


• Camp accommodation and flights are not provided for this position.


• Average of 40 hours per week.


• The position operates on a rotating/split schedule, which may include early morning, afternoon/evening, weekend, and/or statutory holiday shifts based on operational requirements.


• Employees must be available to work varying shifts in accordance with the applicable schedule and collective agreement.

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 105,000 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.