Paratransit & Custom Bus Driver - Grand Forks
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Description Paratransit & Custom Bus Driver (Casual) West Kootenay Regional Transit, 1905-2067 72nd Ave Grand Forks, BC
CASUAL HOURS | Monday – Friday, Days
Hop Aboard and Drive a Difference! Ready to hit the road and make a genuine impact, right here in Grand Forks & surrounding communities? Our Paratransit & Custom Bus Drivers bring smiles and independence to our community every day. If you're a compassionate, reliable driver looking for a rewarding role where your positive energy truly shines, come join our amazing team and help us keep our community moving forward with kindness!
What You’ll Do
- Safely transport passengers and provide door-to-door assistance
- Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility aids
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness
- Operate a two-way radio and manage fares accurately
- Maintain a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone
- Report any incidents, vehicle defects, or passenger safety concerns
- Fuel, wash, and check fluid levels of the vehicle
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle as required by Provincial legislation and record any minor vehicle defects onto the vehicle daily
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Driver's License - minimum of Class 4
- Ability to pass the required enhanced criminal record check, and drug & alcohol test
- Provide a clean driver's abstract
- Ability to work independently and interact politely with the public and staff
- Physically able to perform all job duties
- Exceptional customer service skills
Bonus Points If You Have
- Previous taxi or shuttle driving experience
- A flexible weekday schedule
What We Offer Casual Hours| Monday – Friday Shifts | Weekends & evenings off | Permanent | Ideal work-life balance
Wage: $25.64 per/hour
Training Wage: $17.94 per/hour
Union: CUPE Local 2087
About Keolis: Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.
About Keolis Commuter Services
Keolis is a global leader in public transport operations, management and innovation with partners in 16 countries around the world. Providing transit to more than 3 billion passengers each year, the company leads the way with a full range of mobility solutions across all modes and platforms, including heavy rail, bus, trams, bicycles, digital innovation, autonomous vehicles and driverless rapid transit.
A subsidiary of Keolis headquartered in Boston, Keolis Commuter Services and its team of approximately 2,500 employees operate and maintain the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail, one of the largest commuter rail networks in the United States. Through investments in people, services and innovation, the company is dedicated to positive transformation of the commuter rail, which provides transportation to approximately 127,000 passengers every day.
Paratransit & Custom Bus Driver - Grand Forks
About the role
Job Details
Description Paratransit & Custom Bus Driver (Casual) West Kootenay Regional Transit, 1905-2067 72nd Ave Grand Forks, BC
CASUAL HOURS | Monday – Friday, Days
Hop Aboard and Drive a Difference! Ready to hit the road and make a genuine impact, right here in Grand Forks & surrounding communities? Our Paratransit & Custom Bus Drivers bring smiles and independence to our community every day. If you're a compassionate, reliable driver looking for a rewarding role where your positive energy truly shines, come join our amazing team and help us keep our community moving forward with kindness!
What You’ll Do
- Safely transport passengers and provide door-to-door assistance
- Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing mobility aids
- Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain vehicle cleanliness
- Operate a two-way radio and manage fares accurately
- Maintain a safe and harassment-free environment for everyone
- Report any incidents, vehicle defects, or passenger safety concerns
- Fuel, wash, and check fluid levels of the vehicle
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle as required by Provincial legislation and record any minor vehicle defects onto the vehicle daily
What We’re Looking For
- Valid Driver's License - minimum of Class 4
- Ability to pass the required enhanced criminal record check, and drug & alcohol test
- Provide a clean driver's abstract
- Ability to work independently and interact politely with the public and staff
- Physically able to perform all job duties
- Exceptional customer service skills
Bonus Points If You Have
- Previous taxi or shuttle driving experience
- A flexible weekday schedule
What We Offer Casual Hours| Monday – Friday Shifts | Weekends & evenings off | Permanent | Ideal work-life balance
Wage: $25.64 per/hour
Training Wage: $17.94 per/hour
Union: CUPE Local 2087
About Keolis: Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.
About Keolis Commuter Services
Keolis is a global leader in public transport operations, management and innovation with partners in 16 countries around the world. Providing transit to more than 3 billion passengers each year, the company leads the way with a full range of mobility solutions across all modes and platforms, including heavy rail, bus, trams, bicycles, digital innovation, autonomous vehicles and driverless rapid transit.
A subsidiary of Keolis headquartered in Boston, Keolis Commuter Services and its team of approximately 2,500 employees operate and maintain the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail, one of the largest commuter rail networks in the United States. Through investments in people, services and innovation, the company is dedicated to positive transformation of the commuter rail, which provides transportation to approximately 127,000 passengers every day.