Transdev is now hiring casual Administrative Assistants for our Abbotsford, BC location.
We are offering a competitive hourly pay of $21.91/hr.
Your role:
- A thorough understanding of all aspects of organization including dispatching and call-taking.
- Assist drivers while they are in service to carry out the assigned trips on time, providing address assistance and telephoning passengers as needed.
- Ensure that unanticipated service demands, passenger and vehicle accidents, other events and general service delivery are handled and performed in accordance with city policies and procedure.
- Monitor the performance of scheduled trips, reassigning trips and/or adjusting the number of vehicles in service as needed to ensure on-time performance in the most efficient manner.
- Diligence in accurately reporting incidents, accidents, and safety-related concerns to the appropriate members of management.
The perks:
- Competitive wages!
- Flexible work schedule.
- Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system.
- Opportunities for career growth 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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous dispatching experience (preferred)
- Routing knowledge (Preferred for Abbotsford and Chilliwack, but not required)
- Strong customer service skills required
- Solid data entry skills required
- Proficient use of computers required; Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Strong verbal communication skills and telephone etiquette skills; ability to respond and present professionally to callers and customers
- Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision
Your location:
- Work schedule: Monday - Wednesday, Thursday - Saturday, Monday to Friday, Tuesday to Saturday
- Work hours: 6:30 - 14:30, 9:00 - 17:00, 10:00 - 18:00.
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 100,000 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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