Local Operator / Lead Driver

Coastal Rides; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Competitive pay + tips

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Coastal Rides is expanding across British Columbia and seeks Local Operators / Lead Drivers to build and strengthen service in communities across the province. This flexible, local leadership role focuses on improving ride availability, supporting drivers, and building partnerships.

Ground-floor opportunity to grow with the market, with earnings rising as service scales. The role is not a fixed shift job; you drive when you want and take on a broader local growth role, earning more as the market

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BC Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated safe driving history and responsible behavior.
• Positive attitude and comfort working with people.
• Strong communication and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with luggage when needed.
• Local knowledge of your community and networks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable ride coverage in your area.
• Support driver recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day questions.
• Act as the local point of contact for drivers in your community.
• Build relationships with hotels, local businesses, and community organizations.
• Promote Coastal Rides locally through social media, word-of-mouth, and partnerships.
• Provide on-the-ground feedback to improve service and systems.

Skills

Valid BC driver’s licence

Excellent driving habits

People-friendly attitude

Strong communication skills

Time management

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Local community knowledge

Job description

Coastal Rides is expanding across British Columbia — and we're looking for Local Operators / Lead Drivers to help build and strengthen service in communities across the province.

This is a flexible, local leadership role focused on improving ride availability, supporting drivers, and building community partnerships.

About The Role

This isn't a shift job. It's a ground-floor opportunity to help establish Coastal Rides in your community — driving when you want, while taking on a broader role in growing the service locally. The more the market grows, the more you earn.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure reliable ride coverage in your area
• Support driver recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day questions
• Act as the local point of contact for drivers in your community
• Build relationships with hotels, local businesses, and community organizations
• Promote Coastal Rides locally through social media, word-of-mouth, and partnerships
• Provide on-the-ground feedback to improve service and systems

What You Bring

• A valid BC Class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract
• Excellent driving habits and a strong sense of responsibility
• A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with people
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., helping with luggage)
• Flexibility and reliability — you show up when you say you will
• Local knowledge of your community

What Success Looks Like In The First 90 Days

• More rides completed, fewer missed trips
• A small, reliable group of active drivers in place
• New drivers onboarded and actively completing trips
• Improved rider experience and repeat usage
• Growing local awareness and partnerships

Compensation

• 2% of all net fares generated in your area
• +1% from drivers you onboard and mentor
• Performance incentives can bring total earnings up to approximately 5%

Typical Earnings Potential: $4,000 – $8,000+/month when also driving on the platform. This role scales with the market — stronger service means more rides, and more rides means higher earnings.

Compensation varies by community — reach out to learn what's possible in your area.

This Role Works Best For Someone Who

• Is well-connected in their local community
• Takes initiative and follows through
• Wants to build something locally, not just work shifts
• Has a background in hospitality, tourism, transportation, or small business (helpful, but not required)

Why Drive with Coastal Rides?

• Competitive pay + tips
• Flexible and self-directed work
• Grow your income as the market grows
• Be part of building real transportation infrastructure in your community
• Potential to expand into larger operational or fleet roles over time

Job Types

• Full-time
• Part-time