HandyDART Bus Drivers - Kamloops

Transdev Canada; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits

RRSP program

Career advancement

Positive social impact

Diversity & development

Job summary

Transdev Canada seeks dedicated HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Kamloops team. You will transport individuals with disabilities, ensuring safety and dignity. Competitive pay and excellent benefits available as a full-time unionized role in Kamloops, BC.

You will handle passenger assistance, safe vehicle operation, route adherence, and vehicle inspections, contributing to accessible and reliable community mobility across North America.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 4 Unrestricted driver's license or equivalent.
• Clean driving record.
• Pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks.
• Experience with passengers with disabilities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely and courteously assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking.
• Operate HandyDART vehicles following all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
• Follow routes and schedules to ensure timely arrivals.
• Provide a safe, respectful environment addressing passengers' needs.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and report defects.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Communication

Safety awareness

Drug/alcohol test

Background checks

Class 4 license

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 advancementdue to a strong presence across North America.
• A great work environment.
• The ability to have a positive social impact byoperatingsustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed toencouraging diversity andemployeedevelopment.

Your profile:

• You have a valid Class 4Unrestricteddriver'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.
• This is a casual, unionized position in Kamloops, BC.
• HandyDART Driversmust 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.