Transit Driver
Location : Hazelton, BC
PWTransit is currently seeking a casual Transit Driver to join our team in Hazelton. We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and development, and a family-oriented team environment.
Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior customer service. Commitment, patience, maturity, and initiative are all required qualities.
Position Requirements :
- A valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license or Class 4 unrestricted driver's license
- Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points
- Willingness to undergo drug and alcohol screening
- Clear criminal record
- Must be organized, punctual and reliable
- Possess excellent driving skills and habits
- Ability to read maps and navigate
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A good knowledge of the local area is a definite asset
- Willing to work shifts, including split shifts and weekends (transit service may operate 6 days per week, 17 hours per day)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routesManage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problemsDrive safely and responsibly and be prepared for all road and traffic conditionsProvide superior customer service and assist with passenger questions / inquiriesAdditional Information :
A good knowledge of the local area is an assetThis position may require working shifts, including split shifts, as well as weekends and statutory holidaysSelected applicants will be required to participate in a comprehensive recruitment process which consists of interviews, trainability session, medical examination (as required for licensing), drug and alcohol screening, criminal record and reference checksPWTransit, a division of Calgary-based Pacific Western Transportation, is a full-service bus transportation company, with operations located in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.