Bus Driver – Talent Pool
METROLINX based in Oshawa Garage is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Bus Driver – Talent Pool. METROLINX is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. METROLINX operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. METROLINX is an agency of the Government of Ontario. We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: METROLINX
Position: Bus Driver – Talent Pool
No of Vacancies: 10
Salary: $30.53 to 37.40 hourly
Start Rate (Non-negotiable): $30.83 per hour
7 Week Training Rate (Non-negotiable): $17.03 per hourEmployment Type: Full Time
Location: Oshawa Garage
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have minimum of six (6) months public facing customer service experience or experience driving a commercial vehicle or other large vehicle is an asset.
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to perform all tasks related to boarding/deboarding and securing a wheeled mobility aid (WMA) customer
- The candidates may be asked to load and unload customer baggage, which may from time to time involve some degree of heavy lifting
- The candidates will be in a constant sitting position for extended periods of time without relief
- The candidates should have a high degree of visual concentration
- The candidates may experience variable weather conditions for short periods and also deal with noise, fumes, dirt, dust, and irate customers
- The candidates may have overnight travel
- The candidates will work rotating shift work, including split shifts, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, plus statutory holidays, and they should comply with Ontario Commercial Driving Hours of Service regulations
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a level of reading, writing, and learning skills normally attained through a high school education
- The candidates should have the ability to assist patrons and emergency services under the direction from Operations Control
- The candidates should possess interpersonal skills to maintain customer relations
- The candidates should have good verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with customers in different situations such as detours and emergency information
- The candidates should be able to receive, understand, and follow instructions audibly in the field on a regular basis
- The candidates should be capable of working independently within varying shifts/schedules, sitting for extended periods of time, exercising a high degree of visual concentration, and driving large vehicles safely in variable weather and traffic conditions
- The candidates should be capable of handling cash, tickets, and tariffs
- The candidates should be able to obtain and maintain a Class “C” driver’s license and a “Z” endorsement. Please click here to review the requirements for obtaining a Class “C” driver’s license before submitting your application
- The candidates must successfully complete the New Driver Training program and all other training required by corporate policy
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to transport and assist customers and baggage if required when on an assigned bus run
- The candidates should be able to examine proof of payment in the form of proper fare media for the zones traveled and operate fare equipment
- The candidates should be able to take responsibility for fare transactions and tickets for various time periods
- The candidates should be able to reconcile sales records, ensuring the validity of sales and receipts as prescribed
- The candidates should be able to ensure all Transit Regulations are observed by customers
- The candidates should be able to make announcements and distribute and collect marketing surveys
- The candidates should be able to perform pre and post-trip bus inspections in accordance with the most current regulations
- The candidates should be able to maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the bus
- The candidates should be able to ensure seating adjustments are made to assist customers who have special needs
- The candidates should be able to follow prescribed protocols in response to different levels of Safety Alerts
- The candidates should be able to represent Metrolinx and the Metrolinx brand and work in accordance with Metrolinx customer and safety charters when providing customer service
- The candidates should be able to work effectively in a dynamic work environment with a diverse customer base
- The candidates should be able to perform other tasks as assigned and agreed upon with the Union, including non-driving tasks
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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