RETURN TO JOB SEARCH RESULTS Transit Driver Part Time and Full Time Positions Orillia and Midland Location 445 Laclie Street Orillia, Ontario L3V 6J6 CA
Phone Number (705) 326-7376
Categories Drivers
Req ID JR929 Transit Driver Part Time and Full Time Positions Orillia and Midland (Open)

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

 

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 Orillia and Midland, 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 scheduleMaintains a strong attendance recordPerforms pre/post trip vehicle inspections as requiredPossess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service areaStops at designated points to load and/or unload passengersAssist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and is required to properly secure wheelchairs and scootersNotifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical troubleAssures that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispenses information.  Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessaryCompletes and submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidentsOperates on-board computer destination signsAssumes any and all other duties assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

High school GraduateClass BZ or CZ driving license, clear driver abstract, background check, First Aid, Transit Experience an asset

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Good verbal communication skillsAbility to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical proceduresAbility to work under stress and meet strict timelinesThe ability to work early morning hoursMust be able to work without direct supervisionMust read and understand street signs, route sheets and mapsExcellent communication skillsAble to work rotating shift hours and days assigned including weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to verbally communicate with passengers and dispatchers/road supervisors including use of a 2-way radio and PA systemPossess excellent or corrected vision to allow operator to have the ability to read and comprehend written material.  Must have good depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision, and color perception as is required to drive a motorized vehiclePossess a full range of sense of hearing, including tone, pitch, and volume when operating transit vehicle, using 2-way radio, and assisting passengers and publicMust have good manual dexterity in order to perform the basic functions of the MDT keypad.  Required to reach, grasp, and use multiple objects which include but are not limited to:  a 2-way radio, door control, PA microphone, steering wheel, wheelchair lift control, and bus door controlRequired to sit while operating vehicle approximately 75% of the work day.  The remaining 25% of the day will require the operator to move both in the internal and exterior perimeters of the bus, including a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle by walking around and through the vehicleAbility to push/pull tension of at least 50 pounds and ability to bend and stoop/kneel to assist passengers boarding and securing in wheelchair/scooters and/or to retrieve equipment.  Twist at the knee and waist when operating vehicle, performing vehicle inspections, and securing wheelchairs.  Reach forward, rearward, upward, and downward when operating vehicle, performing vehicle inspections, and securing wheelchairsSubject to wet, cold, and/or hot environmental conditionsSubject to a low risk of injury due to vehicle accident, mechanical failure, fire, and/or explosionSubject to vehicle noise and vibration while operating transit vehicleSubject to vehicle exhaust fumes and odors, road dusts, and mist