Transit Driver - Full-Time - Prince George

Keolis Canada • Prince George, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Keolis is seeking a Full-Time Transit Driver in Prince George. This role involves safely transporting passengers on assigned routes within Prince George, adhering to all traffic laws, safety rules, and time schedules. The driver will interact courteously and professionally with customers, assist with loading mobility devices, make announcements, collect fares, and manage passenger behavior. Additionally, the role requires completing vehicle and incident reports, carrying out emergency procedures, and answering en route inquiries. Keolis is a global mobility provider operating in 15 countries, with a significant presence in Canada, recently expanding into Western Canada.

Requirements

• A valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points and a demonstrated record of safe and responsible driving over the past 5 years.
• Significant skills dealing effectively with the public, including demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, and sound decision-making in positions providing customer service.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to communicate effectively with the traveling public and to report on incidents involving safety and/or service.
• No criminal convictions or pending charges relating directly to the Operator position.
• Willingness 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.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination relating to Motor Vehicle Act requirement for a Class 2 driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A good knowledge of Prince George and area is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routes within Prince George.
• Transport customers in accordance with Municipal and Company policies, observing all traffic laws and safety rules and adhering to time schedules.
• Courteously and professionally interact with customers.
• Load mobility devices and escort customers to and from curbside as required.
• Make general announcements to customers.
• Issue day passes.
• Collect correct fares and ensure valid passes are presented.
• Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems.
• Drive safely and responsibly and be prepared for all road and traffic conditions.
• Arrange for passenger pick-up and drop-off as required.
• Complete a variety of vehicle and incident reports as required.
• Carry out emergency/accident procedures when required.
• Answer inquiries en route.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage Progression: $32.08/hour after 1000 hours, $29.68/hour from 640 to 1000 hours, $28.07/hour from 320 to 640 hours, $26.47/hour for the first 320 hours
• Paid 2-week training at $18.25
• Union Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed