Casual HandyDART Drivers - Vancouver
Top Benefits
About the role
Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate casual HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Vancouver team.
As a HandyDART Driver, you will provide essential door-to-door transportation services to individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about driving and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Your Role
Operate a HandyDART bus in full compliance with traffic laws, transit regulations, and Transdev safety standards. Deliver safe and courteous door-to-door service by picking up all clients on time and delivering them to their destinations safely and within a reasonable time frame. Provide courteous support to riders with mobility needs. Safely assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices, while maintaining a respectful and empathetic environment. Employ all defensive driving techniques and safety policies to eliminate preventable and non-preventable accidents and passenger injuries. Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections, checking safety features like brakes, ramps/lifts, and tie-downs, then reporting any issues promptly. Accurately log trips, incidents, and passenger interactions, and communicate them effectively with dispatch via two-way radio, mobile data computer or other company provided technology. Ensure the bus is clean and safe throughout your shift, following all cleaning and disinfection protocols. Accurately collect and reconcile cash fares collected from customers. Follow all company policies and perform other duties as needed to support smooth, safe service.
The Perks
Competitive hourly pay of $26.87, going up to $37.32 after training. Free Training. An excellent benefits package with full medical, dental plans and matching pension Program with company contribution (available upon becoming a full-time union employee). Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America. A great work environment. The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions. Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
Your Profile
You hold a class 1, 2 or 4 Unrestricted Driver's License OR a valid Class 4 Learner's License. You have a clean driving record. You are able to perform medium to heavy physical work of kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, loading/unloading passengers, pushing/pulling, and lift up to 50lbs. You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks. You have a strong commitment to safety and customer service, and enjoy interacting with the public. You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You desire to make a real difference in the lives of the customers you serve
Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
Your location
This is a casual, unionized position in Vancouver, BC. HandyDART bus drivers must be available a minimum ten (10) full days per month, including weekdays and weekends. Variable Shifts: Expect early morning, late evening, weekends, and split shifts as required. Flexibility is essential, as service operates 7 days a week.
Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Because we are people serving people, our 105,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.
In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.
And what about you? What drives you?
About Transdev Canada
Transdev est un chef de file du transport collectif au Canada. Son expertise repose sur de nombreux savoir-faire complémentaires comme la gestion de réseaux de transport en commun, le montage et la conduite de grands projets ou les services aux passagers.
Transdev Canada est un leader du transport multimodal pancanadien avec plus de 5000 employés qui fournissent des services de transport en commun urbains, suburbains, interurbains, scolaire, ferroviaire, adapté, médical, à la demande etc. Avec plus de 50 ans d’expérience et plus 3500 véhicules sur la route, nous sommes l’intégrateur de mobilités qui permet à chacun de se déplacer chaque jour grâce à des solutions sûres, efficaces et innovantes au service du bien commun.
Depuis sa création, le groupe Transdev connaît une croissance constante et forte en Europe, en Amérique du Nord et dans le monde. /// Transdev is a leader in public transit in Canada. Its expertise is based on a number of complementary fields, such as public transit system management, major project development and management, and passenger services.
Transdev Canada is a leader in multimodal transportation across Canada, with more than 5,000 employees providing urban, suburban, intercity, school, rail, paratransit, medical and on-demand transit services. With over 50 years' experience and more than 3,500 vehicles on the road, we are the mobility integrator that enables everyone to get around every day, thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Since its creation, the Transdev group has experienced constant, strong growth in Europe, North America and around the world.
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Casual HandyDART Drivers - Vancouver
Top Benefits
About the role
Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate casual HandyDART Bus Drivers to join our Vancouver team.
As a HandyDART Driver, you will provide essential door-to-door transportation services to individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about driving and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
Your Role
Operate a HandyDART bus in full compliance with traffic laws, transit regulations, and Transdev safety standards. Deliver safe and courteous door-to-door service by picking up all clients on time and delivering them to their destinations safely and within a reasonable time frame. Provide courteous support to riders with mobility needs. Safely assist passengers with boarding, exiting, and securing wheelchairs or mobility devices, while maintaining a respectful and empathetic environment. Employ all defensive driving techniques and safety policies to eliminate preventable and non-preventable accidents and passenger injuries. Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections, checking safety features like brakes, ramps/lifts, and tie-downs, then reporting any issues promptly. Accurately log trips, incidents, and passenger interactions, and communicate them effectively with dispatch via two-way radio, mobile data computer or other company provided technology. Ensure the bus is clean and safe throughout your shift, following all cleaning and disinfection protocols. Accurately collect and reconcile cash fares collected from customers. Follow all company policies and perform other duties as needed to support smooth, safe service.
The Perks
Competitive hourly pay of $26.87, going up to $37.32 after training. Free Training. An excellent benefits package with full medical, dental plans and matching pension Program with company contribution (available upon becoming a full-time union employee). Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America. A great work environment. The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions. Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
Your Profile
You hold a class 1, 2 or 4 Unrestricted Driver's License OR a valid Class 4 Learner's License. You have a clean driving record. You are able to perform medium to heavy physical work of kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, loading/unloading passengers, pushing/pulling, and lift up to 50lbs. You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks. You have a strong commitment to safety and customer service, and enjoy interacting with the public. You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You desire to make a real difference in the lives of the customers you serve
Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
Your location
This is a casual, unionized position in Vancouver, BC. HandyDART bus drivers must be available a minimum ten (10) full days per month, including weekdays and weekends. Variable Shifts: Expect early morning, late evening, weekends, and split shifts as required. Flexibility is essential, as service operates 7 days a week.
Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Because we are people serving people, our 105,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.
In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.
And what about you? What drives you?
About Transdev Canada
Transdev est un chef de file du transport collectif au Canada. Son expertise repose sur de nombreux savoir-faire complémentaires comme la gestion de réseaux de transport en commun, le montage et la conduite de grands projets ou les services aux passagers.
Transdev Canada est un leader du transport multimodal pancanadien avec plus de 5000 employés qui fournissent des services de transport en commun urbains, suburbains, interurbains, scolaire, ferroviaire, adapté, médical, à la demande etc. Avec plus de 50 ans d’expérience et plus 3500 véhicules sur la route, nous sommes l’intégrateur de mobilités qui permet à chacun de se déplacer chaque jour grâce à des solutions sûres, efficaces et innovantes au service du bien commun.
Depuis sa création, le groupe Transdev connaît une croissance constante et forte en Europe, en Amérique du Nord et dans le monde. /// Transdev is a leader in public transit in Canada. Its expertise is based on a number of complementary fields, such as public transit system management, major project development and management, and passenger services.
Transdev Canada is a leader in multimodal transportation across Canada, with more than 5,000 employees providing urban, suburban, intercity, school, rail, paratransit, medical and on-demand transit services. With over 50 years' experience and more than 3,500 vehicles on the road, we are the mobility integrator that enables everyone to get around every day, thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.
Since its creation, the Transdev group has experienced constant, strong growth in Europe, North America and around the world.