Transit Driver - Dawson Creek, BC

CB Canada; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Dawson Creek is seeking a Casual Transit Driver. Responsibilities include safely transporting passengers, providing superior customer service, and managing passenger behavior. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license, excellent driving skills, and effective communication abilities. This role may require shifts including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Ongoing training and development

Family-oriented team environment

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license with Air Brake endorsement.
• Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points.
• Willingness to undergo drug and alcohol screening.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routes.
• Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems.
• Provide superior customer service and assist with passenger questions.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Job description

Transit Driver - Casual

Location : Dawson Creek, BC

PWTransit is currently seeking a casual Transit Driver to join our team in Dawson Creek. We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and development, and a family-oriented team environment. Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior customer service. Commitment, patience, maturity, and initiative are all required qualities.

Position Requirements :

• A valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license with Air Brake endorsement
• Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points
• Willingness to undergo drug and alcohol screening
• Clear criminal record
• Must be organized, punctual and reliable
• Possess excellent driving skills and habits
• Ability to read maps and navigate
• Ability to communicate effectively
• A good knowledge of the local area is a definite asset
• Willing to work shifts, including split shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as necessary

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routes
• Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems
• Drive safely and responsibly and be prepared for all road and traffic conditions
• Provide superior customer service and assist with passenger questions / inquiries

Additional Information :

• A good knowledge of the local area is an asset
• This position may require working shifts, including split shifts, as well as weekends and statutory holidays
• Selected applicants will be required to participate in a comprehensive recruitment process which consists of interviews, trainability session, medical examination (as required for licensing), drug and alcohol screening, criminal record and reference checks

PWTransit, a division of Calgary-based Pacific Western Transportation, is a full-service bus transportation company, with operations located in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.