Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate casual HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Vancouver team.
As a HandyDART Driver, you will provide essential door-to-door transportation services to individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about driving and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Your role:
- Operate a HandyDART bus in full compliance with traffic laws, transit regulations, and Transdev safety standards.
- Deliver safe and courteous door-to-door service by picking up all clients on time and delivering them to their destinations safely and within a reasonable time frame.
- Provide courteous support to riders with mobility needs.
- Safely assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices, while maintaining a respectful and empathetic environment.
- Employ all defensive driving techniques and safety policies to eliminate preventable and non-preventable accidents and passenger injuries.
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections, checking safety features like brakes, ramps/lifts, and tie-downs, then reporting any issues promptly.
- Accurately log trips, incidents, and passenger interactions, and communicate them effectively with dispatch via two-way radio, mobile data computer or other company provided technology.
- Ensure the bus is clean and safe throughout your shift, following all cleaning and disinfection protocols.
- Accurately collect and reconcile cash fares collected from customers.
- Follow all company policies and perform other duties as needed to support smooth, safe service.
The perks:
- Competitive hourly pay of $26.87, going up to $37.32 after training.
- Free Training.
- An excellent benefits package with full medical, dental plans and matching pension Program with company contribution (available upon becoming a full-time union employee).
- Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
- A great work environment.
- The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
- Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
Your profile:
- You hold a class 1, 2 or 4 Unrestricted Driver's License OR a valid Class 4 Learner's License.
- You have a clean driving record.
- You are able to perform medium to heavy physical work of kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, loading/unloading passengers, pushing/pulling, and lift up to 50lbs.
- You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks.
- You have a strong commitment to safety and customer service, and enjoy interacting with the public.
- You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- You desire to make a real difference in the lives of the customers you serve
- Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
Your location:
- This is a casual, unionized position in Vancouver, BC.
- HandyDART bus drivers must be available a minimum ten (10) days per month, including weekdays and weekends.
- Variable Shifts: Expect early morning, evening, weekend, and split shifts as required.
- Flexibility is essential, as service operates 7 days a week.
Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Because we are people serving people, our 105,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.
In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.
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