Transit Operators - Abbotsford

Transdev Canada; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Competitive hourly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Positive social impact

Diversity and employee development

Clean work environment

Job summary

Transdev Canada is hiring Casual Transit Operators for our Abbotsford location. You will transport passengers on public transit vehicles, ensuring safety and comfort while adhering to company policies and provincial regulations.

You will operate buses and non-revenue vehicles, assist passengers, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and communicate with dispatch. The role offers flexible shifts across Abbotsford and Chilliwack with opportunities for advancement within a global mobility group.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated background in interactive customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage with diverse passengers with a friendly attitude.
• Must have a safe driving history and clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, procedures, and provincial regulations.
• Provide safe, courteous transportation to passengers in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service demeanor.
• Operate buses and non-revenue vehicles according to schedules.
• Assist passengers with mobility aids during boarding and alighting.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Keep bus interiors clean and presentable.
• Communicate schedule changes and incidents to dispatch.
• Operate fare boxes and onboard systems accurately.
• Submit reports on passengers and incidents to dispatch.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Safety conscious driving

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring Casual Transit Operators for our Abbotsford location!

As a Casual Transit Operator, you will be responsible on transporting passengers on public transit vehicles while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers.

Your role

• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and provincial regulations to ensure the safety of passengers, the public, and fellow employees at all times.
• Provide safe, courteous, and reliable transportation to passengers throughout the service area, including Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive customer service attitude.
• Operate buses, coaches, or company non-revenue vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule.
• Assist passengers with mobility aids in boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure operational safety.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bus interior.
• Communicate with dispatch regarding schedule adjustments, passenger incidents, or emergencies.
• Accurately operate fare boxes, electronic destination signs, and onboard systems.
• Complete and submit written reports concerning passengers and all accidents and communicate with dispatch as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The perks

• Free training.
• Competitive hourly pay of $36.96/ hour (going up to $37.96/h after working 480 hours
• Making a real difference in the lives of the families and children you serve.
• A clean and positive work environment.
• Career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America.
• 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

• A valid Class 2 BC Driver’s License with Air Brakes endorsement, or above.
• A demonstrated background in interactive customer service including retail, service, security, health care, education, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage with passengers of all backgrounds.
• A safe and responsible driving over the past five years, with a clean, “No Contraventions” driving abstract.
• The ability to work in both Abbotsford and Chilliwack locations.
• The willingness to work a variety of shifts.
• A good general knowledge of the demographics of the service area.
• The ability to pass a vulnerable sector records check and drug/alcohol testing.

Your location

• This is a casual, unionized position in Abbotsford.
• Transit environment: early, split & late shifts may be required.
• Interaction with the public.

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 Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First 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?