Motorcoach / Charter Driver

Motorcoach Driver

Prairie Bus Lines is the transportation service provider of choice in Central Alberta. We proudly serve the growing transportation needs in the City of Red Deer and surrounding communities in Central Alberta. Prairie Bus Lines is the founding member and a proud member of the Pacific Western Group of Companies, the largest privately owned transportation group in Canada.

Description:

At Prairie Bus Lines, we are looking to expand our family. Every day our drivers transport each and every passenger to their destination safely. Greeting our passengers with a smile and being the ambassadors of our Core Values (Safety, Customer Service, Respect, Integrity, Positive Attitude, Teamwork, Loyalty, Accountability, Resourcefulness, Dedication) is what makes our drivers stand out as some of the very best in Canada.

Coach Drivers work approximately 32 hours per week. Out-of-province and multi-day charters available. Earn $180 per day (up to 12 hours) plus meal allowance.

We are currently seeking experienced part-time Coach Drivers. To be considered as a candidate, you must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a valid Class 1 or 2 Alberta driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement
• Have 1 - 2 years experience driving commercially
• Provide a 10 year commercial driver's abstract with no more than three demerits
• Be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening test
• Provide non-family, professional references
• Provide consent for background screening
• Be able to pass a pre-employment road test

Essential Skills include:

• Safe driving skills
• Knowledge and reporting of Hours of Service
• Working well with others - teamwork
• Friendly, service-oriented personality
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Numeracy

Location of Work:

This position is based out of our Red Deer, Alberta office for charters in and out of province.

Terms of Employment:

Part-time / casual positions available. Additional casual work may be available through our School Transportation Division.

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Red Deer, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person