HandyDART Bus Drivers - Kamloops

Transdev Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

RRSP program

Career advancement

Great work environment

Social impact

Diversity commitment

Job summary

Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Kamloops team. You will provide essential transportation services for individuals with disabilities, ensuring safety, comfort and dignity.

If you have a passion for helping others and driving, this rewarding role awaits. You will assist passengers, operate vehicles with care, maintain schedules and collaborate with a unionized team in Kamloops, BC.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 4 Unrestricted driver's license or equivalent.
• Clean driving record.
• Strong customer service skills and empathy for passengers with disabilities.
• Ability to operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Passenger assistance with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking.
• Operate HandyDART vehicles following regulations and safety protocols.
• Follow routes and schedules to ensure timely passenger arrival.
• Provide a safe, respectful and empathetic environment for passengers.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report defects to maintenance.

Skills

Class 4 License

Clean driving record

Customer service

Passenger safety

Communication skills

Background checks

Disability transport experience

Job description

Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Kamloops team.

As a HandyDart Bus Driver, you will provide essential transportation services for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. If you have a strong commitment to helping others and a passion for driving, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Your Role

• Passenger Assistance: Safely and courteously assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking from the vehicle.
• Safe Operation: Operate HandyDART vehicles following all traffic regulations, company safety protocols, and accessible transportation standards.
• Route Adherence: Follow assigned routes and schedules, making stops at designated locations to ensure passengers' timely arrival at their destinations.
• Safety and Sensitivity: Provide a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment for passengers, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any defects or maintenance issues to the maintenance team.

The Perks

• Competitive salary of $28.89/hour (up to $32.31/hr after 1,500 hours).
• An excellent benefits package with full medical, dental plans and RRSP Program with company contribution (available upon becoming a full-time union employee).
• Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
• A great work environment.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.

Your Profile

• You have a valid Class 4 Unrestricted driver's license or equivalent.
• You have clean driving record.
• You have strong customer service skills and empathy for passengers with disabilities.
• You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks.
• Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.

Your location:

• This is a casual, unionized position in Kamloops, BC.
• HandyDART Drivers must be available for five days a week (assigned two consecutive days off).
• Early, split & late shifts may be required.

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 Canadaexpanded its reach in western Canada by acquiringFirst Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?