Community Transit Service Operator Trainee - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - Translink BC

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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Marketing Statement:


Over 900,000 passengers rely on Coast Mountain Bus Company every day to get them to work, school and all of the activities that make life on the Lower Mainland so rich and exciting.

Our more than 5,400 dedicated employees keep the buses, the people and in so many ways the vibrant pace of this city moving.


Responsibilities:


The primary responsibility of the Community Shuttle Operator is to ensure a safe and pleasant riding experience for all customers.

Customer service is a large part of the Community Shuttle Operator's daily activities.

Community Shuttle Operators monitor their customers and other motorists, while exercising a great deal of tact and diplomacy when dealing with all customers.


CMBC Community Shuttle Operators are responsible for the safe operation of CMBC Transit Vehicles under all weather and traffic conditions.

CMBC Transit Vehicles follow a set schedule and Community Shuttle Operators strive to follow schedule guidelines, sometimes under challenging circumstances.

Community Shuttle Operators work alone without direct supervision, which requires a great deal of individual autonomy and responsibility. However, CMBC Employees work as a team to support each other. Community Shuttle Operators maintain radio communications with dispatch and buses are equipped with Automatic Vehicle Location Systems.


As a Community Shuttle Operator, you will be expected to drive a variety of vehicles with routes that take you all over the city.

Operators will be working directly with the public and dealing with the daily challenges of the job in an independent work environment.


Qualifications:

Must be a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident.

Must hold a minimum of a valid class 5 BC Driver's Licence or Canadian equivalent.

No more than one (1) violation in the past three (3) years. Maximum points on the one (1) violation can be no more than three (3) points. No roadside suspensions or driving prohibitions in the past five (5) years.
No more than one (1) at fault accident in the past three (3) years.
Sufficient command of the English language (understanding, reading, writing, speaking) for communicating effectively with transit users.

Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; experience in providing customer service; responding to and meeting the needs of the public.

Ability to provide a total of two (2) employer references. One (1) reference must be from the current employer. These references must be in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to work any type of shift at any CMBC depot.


Other Information:

All applicants must possess basic computer skills, including the ability to access and navigate the internet.


PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION, ON A ON-CALL BASIS
COVID-19 Safety Vaccination Policy


To support public health, and protect the health and safety of our employees, customers, and their families, Coast Mountain Bus Company employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will need to provide proof of full vaccination status in compliance with the employer's COVID-19 Safety Vaccination Policy.

Accommodations may be applicable under the BC Human Rights Code.

Should an applicant be unable to provide proof of full vaccination and should an accommodation be requested, additional information will be required to determine whether the individual is entitled to be accommodated.


Work Schedule:

Hours may vary as this is a casual position.

The minimum requirement is to be available to work at least 4 days every 2-week pay period, of which 2 days must be weekdays.


Rate of Pay:

Starting wage for this position is $22.08 per hour to a maximum of $30.21


How to Apply:

Please note that only those short listed will be contacted.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Coast Mountain Bus Company is an equal opportunity employer.
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