Community Transit Driver

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? If you've got exceptional driving and people skills, we want you to join our team! We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and development, and a family-oriented team environment.

PWTransit is expanding its operations to the City of Langley and are currently seeking casual Community Transit Drivers to join our team. Community Transit Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers while providing superior customer service and demonstrating strong communication skills, patience, maturity, and initiative.

This position will work on an on-call basis with future opportunities for part-time and full-time roles.

Wage: $30.96 per hour

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transport passengers safely and according to established policy
• Maintain radio contact with base and use proper communications protocol
• Operate the shuttle vehicles in a safe manner in all-weather/road conditions
• Provide information to and assist passengers in a courteous manner
• Manage passenger behavior by quickly and effectively solving problems
• Report vehicle maintenance issues, passenger emergencies, and schedule concerns
• Conduct pre-and-post trip checks of vehicles prior to/after their use
• Complete various forms of paperwork, as required
• Assist with driver coverage by driving the community transit bus

Requirements:

• Valid Class 4 driver's license or higher
• Clear driver's abstract
• Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check
• Negative drug and alcohol test
• Strong knowledge of Langley and area
• Physical ability to push/pull wheelchairs up and down a ramp or onto lift
• Organized, punctual, and reliable
• Calm, upbeat, and helpful manner
• Excellent driving skills and habits

Position Details:

• Service will operate 7 days per week between the hours of 5:00 am to 9:45 pm
• Shifts can be a mix of mornings, afternoons and weekends
• Paid training - $18.58 per hour