Bus Driver - Hamilton Health Sciences

Voyago • Hamilton, ON

5d • CA$23 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

Voyago is hiring a Full-Time Driver – Mobile Breast Screening Clinic Bus to fill a new open position for our Hamilton Region! The Driver is responsible for the safe operation of the Voyago Transdev Ontario vehicle while providing safe, reliable and accessible transit services to the communities and riders we serve. The Driver must also provide exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• Valid BZ or CZ driver's licence
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certification
• You can effectively communicate in both verbal and written English
• You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
• You can obtain a clean criminal record search and/or vulnerable sector screening
• Knowledge of traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations

Responsibilities

• Ensure that at all times customer safety remains paramount.
• At all times follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and abide by company training.
• To complete all paperwork, including ridership, accurately and legibly and return it to base at the end of a shift.
• Carry out informal and formal risk assessments to assess hazards, then implement safe systems of work and reduce risks to yourself, clients and other persons involved.
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed, and report any infractions to the Operations Supervisor.
• Immediately reports to dispatch any injuries, collisions or property damage that occurs.
• Ensure compliance to established routes and schedule.
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed according to current policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Performs a circle check to company specification prior to starting a shift.
• Follows procedures and complete related paperwork for reporting mechanical defects.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship and team approach with clients, co-workers and supervisors.
• Rendering first aid in the event of an emergency on board the vehicle.
• Attend annual driver safety meetings.
• Attends all the mandatory training provided by the Company.
• Complete training that includes driving practice and time in a classroom.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Benefits

• First Aid/CPR Training as well as recertification for current employees
• Emergency First Responder Training as well as recertification for current employee free of charge
• variety of shifts
• opportunities for growth
• referral bonus
• full time comprehensive benefit package you work 30+ hours or more per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• great company perks program
• Employee Referral Bonus for all staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED