Transit Driver (Full-Time) - Prince George

Keolis Canada • Prince George, BC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Keolis is seeking a full-time Transit Driver to safely transport passengers on assigned routes within Prince George. This role involves adhering to municipal and company policies, traffic laws, and safety rules while maintaining schedules. The driver will interact courteously with customers, assist with mobility devices, make announcements, collect fares, and manage passenger behavior. Additionally, the position requires completing vehicle and incident reports and carrying out emergency procedures when necessary. Keolis is a global mobility provider that has expanded into Western Canada, focusing on safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed