Casual Handydart Driver Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Casual HandyDART Driver - Vancouver
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About the role
Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate HandyDART Drivers to join our Vancouver team.
As a HandyDART Driver, you will provide essential transportation services for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. If you have a strong commitment to helping others and a passion for driving, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
The Role
Provide safe and courteous door-to-door service and assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking from the vehicle using appropriate on-board restraints for wheelchairs and other mobility aids. Operate HandyDART vehicles following all traffic regulations, company safety protocols, and accessible transportation standards. Follow assigned routes and schedules, making stops at designated locations to ensure passengers' timely arrival at their destinations. Provide a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment for passengers, addressing their specific needs and concerns. Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any defects or maintenance issues to the maintenance team.
The Perks
Competitive salary of $25.96/hour during training, that goes up to $36.06/hour after training. An excellent benefits package with full medical and dental plans, and a Municipal Pension Plan (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 permit. You have a clean driving record. You have a strong commitment to safety and customer service. 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. You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks. Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
Your location
This is a casual, unionized position in Vancouver area, BC. HandyDART Drivers must be available for at least 10 full days per month, on weekdays and weekends. Flexible schedule. Early, split & late shifts may be required.
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 100,000 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.