bus driver

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Provide sightseeing information
• Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Deal with public
• Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Professionalism in customer service

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 1 / 1F / A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 2 / 2F / C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Sitting
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program