Bus driver
International Stagelines Ltd is located at Richmond, BC. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Bus driver. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate will be expected to join and start the work at the earliest. It will be a Permanent employment or Full time job.
Employer Name: International Stagelines Ltd
Position: Bus driver
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $28.05 hourly / 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Richmond, BC
Also hiring: Food service supervisor
Hiring: Bus driver
Job Description
- The candidate must operate buses, school buses, or streetcars to transport passengers.
- The candidate must report delays, mechanical problems, and accidents.
- The candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading the vehicles.
- The candidate must deal with the public.
- The candidate must complete logbooks and reports.
- The candidate must deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts.
- The candidate must communicate with other drivers, dispatchers, and passengers using two-way radio systems.
- The candidate will be responsible for performing pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections, as well as overseeing all aspects of the vehicle.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must have Air Brakes Endorsement Certification, a Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks), a Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers), Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Certification, and a Driver’s Licence (Class 2 or B or C)).
- The candidate must be able to handle weight up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- The candidate must have previous experience as a tour and charter bus driver, as well as a bus driver.
Transportation/travel experience
- The candidate must have travel experience in local, and provincial/territorial locations.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must be bondable.
- The candidate should undergo a thorough criminal record check, driving record check (abstract) andย and drug test.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have a driver’s abstract.
- The candidate’s travel expenses will be covered by the employer.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
- Employer will provide the vehicle.
- The candidate must be willing to travel.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as Gratuities,ย Group insurance benefits and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training,ย Other benefits and Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
How to Apply
To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter
- References attesting experience