motor coach driver

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services provider in North Bay is seeking an Intercity Bus Driver to assist passengers with information and ensure their safety while loading and unloading. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a Class 2 driver's licence with Air Brake endorsement. Strong customer service skills are necessary as you'll be responsible for resolving conflicts and communicating effectively. This permanent role offers benefits including health care and a competitive pension plan.

Benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Night shift premium

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence (Class 2 or B or C) with Air Brake (Z) Endorsement.
• Ability to deal with difficult passengers and provide excellent customer service.
• Experience in intercity bus driving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules, and stops.
• Load and unload the vehicle safely.
• Perform inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Two-way radio systems

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : Will train

Tasks

• Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Load and unload vehicle
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Ensure para-transit passengers board vehicle safely
• 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
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Type of experience

• Intercity bus driver
• Buses

Transportation / travel experience

• Provincial / territorial

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 38 to 48 hours per week