Transit Driver Full Time & Part Time - Barrie, ON

First for a reason :

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is the service provider for the Simcoe County LINX Transit Service in the County of Simcoe. We have full and part-time positions in Barrie, ON and are actively searching for key individuals who can demonstrate a strong work ethic and excellent customer service. Benefit package included for full-time positions.

JOB PURPOSE :

Safely drives and maintains the appearance of the interior of the bus. Provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation adhering to all First Transit and County of Simcoe policies and procedures

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Drives one of several different transit or company non-revenue vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout the contracted service area within a daily assigned time schedule
• Maintains a strong attendance record
• Performs pre / post trip vehicle inspections as required
• Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area
• Stops at designated points to load and / or unload passengers
• Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and is required to properly secure wheelchairs and scooters
• Notifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical / behavioral problems, or bus mechanical / electrical trouble
• Assures that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispenses information. Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessary
• Completes and submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidents
• Operates on-board computer destination signs
• Assumes any and all other duties assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS :

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.