Seniors Shuttle Bus Driver

Seniors Shuttle Bus Driver
Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Recreation/Facilities
Employment group: CUPE Local 454
Hours of Work: Auxiliary/Casual
Job ID: 25-209 EX

One of the sunniest regions in BC’s Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities – Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen. The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

The City of Delta is looking for a personable and friendly Seniors Shuttle Bus Driver to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives and operates a shuttle bus in a safe and professional manner overseeing all traffic laws and safety rules according to City requirements; adheres to time schedules; organizes and drives routes in areas of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.
• Assists senior passengers with embarking and disembarking the shuttle bus including loading mobility devices and providing stand by assistance as required.
• Ensures all passengers are properly seated and always belted while on the shuttle bus; answers inquiries, provides information; makes general announcements to assist passengers; and arranges for passenger pick up and drop off as necessary.
• Completes shuttle bus inspection prior to and after shifts; ensures shuttle bus is maintained as scheduled.
• Completes a daily log book; tracks all trips.
• Conducts safety checks; reports any incidents involving safety and/or service.
• Fuels, washes, and cleans shuttle bus.
• Maintains office records and other material related to the work using a computer terminal; attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maintains liaison with other shuttle bus drivers, bus schedulers, internal and external contacts.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation of a shuttle bus and of the precautions to be taken in order to avoid traffic accidents.
• Sound knowledge of techniques involved in assisting senior passengers with embarking and disembarking the shuttle bus.
• Sound knowledge of the Delta area and of dispatch times.
• Working knowledge of the methods, principles and practices used in operating computer and peripheral equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, seniors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to understand, speak and write English to effectively communicate.
• Sufficient physical strength to provide assistance to individuals using mobility aids or wheelchairs
• Completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by experience working with persons with physical disabilities or challenges and/or seniors, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

• Class 1, 2 4 (unrestricted) BC Driver’s License
• Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid or OFA Level 1 Certificate

At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

The City of Delta provides a competitive salary of $25.93 per hour per hour + 12% in lieu of vacation, public holidays and benefits.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, and drivers' abstracts (driving history) must be submitted with your application. Preferred candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check.