Transit Driver Part Time and Full Time Positions

　　Location990 William Street Midland, Ontario L4R 4L1 CAPhone NumberCategoriesDriversReq IDJR928 Transit Driver Part Time and Full Time Positions (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 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 schedule

　　Maintains a strong attendance record

　　Performs pre/post trip vehicle inspections as required

　　Possess a functional knowledge of the demographics of the service area

　　Stops at designated points to load and/or unload passengers

　　Assist in the boarding of passengers using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and is required to properly secure wheelchairs and scooters

　　Notifies dispatch of deviations, overload, accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, or bus mechanical/electrical trouble

　　Assures that fares are deposited into the fare box and dispenses information. Advises passengers of rules and regulations when necessary

　　Completes and submits written reports concerning passengers and all accidents

　　Operates on-board computer destination signs

　　Assumes any and all other duties assigned

　　MINIMUM EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

　　High school Graduate

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

　　EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

　　Good verbal communication skills

　　Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical procedures

　　Ability to work under stress and meet strict timelines

　　The ability to work early morning hours

　　Must be able to work without direct supervision

　　Must read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Able 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 system

　　Possess 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 vehicle

　　Possess a full range of sense of hearing, including tone, pitch, and volume when operating transit vehicle, using 2-way radio, and assisting passengers and public

　　Must 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 control

　　Required 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 vehicle

　　Ability 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 wheelchairs

　　Subject to wet, cold, and/or hot environmental conditions

　　Subject to a low risk of injury due to vehicle accident, mechanical failure, fire, and/or explosion

　　Subject to vehicle noise and vibration while operating transit vehicle

　　Subject to vehicle exhaust fumes and odors, road dusts, and mist