HandyDART Bus Drivers
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.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules to ensure timely service.
- Provide courteous support to riders with mobility needs.
- Safely assist with boarding, exiting, and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices, while maintaining a respectful and empathetic environment.
- Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections.
- Check safety features like brakes, ramps/lifts, and tie-downs.
- Report any issues promptly. Accurately log trips, incidents, and passenger interactions.
- Submit required reports on time and maintain clear communication with dispatch and supervisors.
- Ensure the bus is clean and sanitary throughout your shift, following all cleaning and disinfection protocols.
- Follow all company policies and perform other duties as needed to support smooth, safe service.
The perks:
- Competitive hourly pay of $26.87/hour (up to $37.32/hr).
- 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 possess a Valid Class 1, 2, OR 4 BC Unrestricted Driver’s Licence, with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
- 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 have a safe driving record with no recent violations or preventable accidents.
- You possess the ability to manage challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
- You have strong customer service skills and empathy for passengers with disabilities.
- You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
- Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
- Familiarity with Kamloops’ geography and road network is an asset.
- You must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements: Medical assessment, Drug and alcohol test, Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, and Trainability evaluation.
- Your location: This is a Casual, On-Call, Unionized Role in Vancouver, BC: Work is assigned as needed.
- Availability: Must be available a minimum ten (10) days a 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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