Full Time Driver Role - B License - School & Ottawa University Route Combination

Transdev Ontario Manitoba; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career growth opportunities

EAP programs

Full-time benefits package

Discounted Goodlife rates

Job summary

Voyago is hiring a Full-Time Combination School Bus / Ottawa University Shuttle Driver in Ottawa. The role combines morning school bus runs with an afternoon university shuttle route, Monday through Friday, September to April, with varying May and June schedules.

The position offers $23.50 per hour with full-time benefits and career growth opportunities. Applicants must hold a B license for school buses, pass a Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector, and demonstrate exceptional

Qualifications

• Must hold a Clean Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must hold a valid B licence (school bus).
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication abilities; English required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus in the morning and Ottawa University Shuttle in the afternoon (Mon-Fri).
• Maintain safe, defensive driving in all weather and dense urban settings.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers and the public.
• Represent Voyago/Transdev brand and uphold company reputation.
• Adhere to Hours of Service expectations and route schedules.

Skills

Clean Criminal Record

B license (school bus)

Customer service

Strong communication

Time management

Experience with passengers with needs

Comfortable with service animals

Vehicle-for-hire knowledge

Job description

Voyago is currently recruiting to fill 1 Full-Time Combination School Bus / Ottawa University Shuttle Driver position. We offer competitive hourly pay of $23.50 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting to the General Manager, The Ottawa University Shuttle Drivers are responsible for driving company owned vehicles in a safe and professional manner transporting University Students and Staff on a dedicated route. Each morning you will also drive a school bus route for us beforehand.

Successful candidates must provide a high degree of customer service in a fast-paced environment while embracing the unique duties of an shuttle driver. You will be representing the Voyago brand and maintaining our respected reputation in the transportation industry.

Your role

• Driving a school bus as a spare in the morning, and then moving over to the Ottawa University Shuttle route in the afternoon every weekday for the months of September (after Labour Day) to April (last week day). May and June will have varying schedules
• School Bus Schedule will be a morning route between 630-930am. The University Shuttle Schedule will be Monday to Friday from 1:45pm to 5:15pm
• When your school bussing is completed in the morning, you will then need to drive your own vehicle to the Coventry Yard to get the Ottawa U vehicle. With a morning schools route and this afternoon route of 3.5 hours on the shuttle, your total weekly hours will likely fall into the (30+ hours per week) making your eligible for Sun Life benefits at 3 months of employment in this dual role. You will continue to monitor and adhere to MTO Guidelines for Hours of Service
• Manage safe, defensive, and respectful driving in all types of weather
• Navigate dense urban driving in a large city
• Provide excellent customer service to your passengers and the general public
• Act as an ambassador for the Voyago/Transdev brand

Requirements

Your profile:

• You hold a Clean Criminal Record Search with Vulnerable Sector Search
• You hold a full B licence (school bus license)
• You have proven excellent customer service skills
• You are a strong communicator, English is essential
• You have strong time management and organization skills
• You have experience with passengers who may have special needs
• You are comfortable with service animals on board
• You have a good understanding of the vehicle for hire industry

By joining us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly driving rate $23.50 per hour
• Career growth opportunities
• EAP and Perks programs for all drivers
• The Full Time comprehensive benefit package
• Discounted rates at Goodlife

Benefits

The Perks

We are an Award Winning company!

• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Sounds interesting?

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