Bus Driver

Role and Responsibilities

Employees are expected to:

· cover shifts 7 days per week, holidays and weekends.

· Hold a valid BC driver’s license, Class 4 unrestricted minimum; Class 2 preferred

· Operate up to 24 passenger buses

· Complete all pre/post-trip inspections and the necessary paper work for submission monthly

· Meet and greet passengers for transport to and from Departure Bay, Nanaimo

· Work with the general public

· Drive in a safe and comfortable manner (max drive-time between breaks 2hrs)

· Complete a computer generated ‘Reconciliation Report’ following each shift, at home

· Have the ability to lift 50 pounds

· Present a driver’s abstract and complete a criminal record check

· Accept cash bus fares, when required, and report them accurately (Reconciliation Report)

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a:

· Class IV unrestricted BC license and are to fulfill all required inspections and paperwork.

· Basic computer literacy for:

o Obtaining the day’s driving shift instructions and daily passenger manifest

o Completion of a daily ‘Reconciliation Report’ at the end of the day

· Basic mathematics

· Customer service background

Additional benefits:

· Second language

· Basic First Aid

Other Requirements

· Home computer and printer

· Home access to the internet

Cellular smart phone

Ability to be available for work on any of the 7 days of the week, including public holidays

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $285.25 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Experience:

• driving: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 4 unrestricted driver's license (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-02-29