Motor Coach Operator - Sault Ste. Marie

Ontario Northland•Sault Ste. Marie, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) as a Motor Coach Operator! This role begins on a spare board rotation, involving line runs, scheduled charters, and garage work cleaning buses. We are seeking a customer-focused individual passionate about helping others. Our Motor Coach Operation is dedicated to moving people across Ontario reliably and efficiently. As a Motor Coach Operator, you will be an ambassador for Ontario Northland, traveling throughout the province.

Requirements

Passion for customer service
Secondary School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Valid B or C class driver’s license with a Z endorsement (A or D class will be considered)
Clean Driver’s Abstract
Must pass a medical, physical and hearing examinations as well as pre-placement drug/alcohol testing subject to DOT regulations
Valid passport
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts
Must be committed to Company Health and Safety

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and previous experience of Motor Coach Service industry is a definite asset
Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) is an asset
Available to work weekends, statutory holidays and shift work

Responsibilities

Operates coach in a safe manner, using defensive driving techniques; maintains schedule; and makes designated stops on assigned route.
Greets passengers in a friendly, courteous manner; provides information concerning routes, schedules and transfer points; assists passengers with the use of securement systems, ramps and lifts, and by other means as appropriate, including the announcement of arrival at major thoroughfares, facility and/or departure locations on a given route, using a microphone while operating the bus.
Collects appropriate tickets through the operation of an electronic fare collection system.
Inspects and prepares assigned coach for operation by performing a pre-trip inspection.
Complete accurate MTO Hour of Service Logs and adhere to MTO Hours of Service regulations.
May perform chartered service throughout Canada and the U.S.
Observes uniform regulations and/or other rules, policies and regulations as outlined by ONTC.
Work shifts in the garage doing Operator/labourer assignments which involves cleaning buses.
Must be punctual, reliable and maintain regular attendance in order to contribute individually to the efficient and effective delivery of transportation service to the general public.