Transit Driver - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Description:

TRANSIT DRIVER

Join our team as a Transit Driver This is an exciting opportunity for a customer focused individual that is driven by the need to help others.

Be an ambassador for the City of Brampton and give back to the community.

Brampton Transit is currently conducting a recruit to replenish the pool of temporary transit operators. At this time, we are recruiting training classes for Fall 2024/Winter 2025.

Posting number: 106037

Job status:
Contract

Job type:
Union

Hours of work:
Minimum of 40 hours / week

Posting date:
April 15, 2024

Closing date:
April 28, 2024

Transit Drivers work various shifts (straight, split, days, nights, weekends, and holidays) any 5 days of the week with a typical minimum of 40 hours per week, and possible overtime offered thereafter.

The Role Involves:

Operating a transit bus, collecting fares from clients, issuing transfers and following a preassigned route
Being responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle, safety of all passengers and respect for other users of the road
Providing high quality customer service and information to the public regarding transit routes
Maintaining and adhering to operational schedules and abiding by _Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act_, all other applicable legislation, city policies and procedures. Documenting incidents and reports to coordinators/supervisor.

Transit driving is a rewarding career with great benefits:

Flexible work schedule
Competitive salaries
Fully paid fiveweek training program
Vacation
Pension
Group benefits (including health and dental)
Development opportunities for advancement to supervisory roles
Learning and development
Independent work
Inclusive workplace culture where you can be yourself
Exceptional face to face customer service
Passionate about your community
Effective listener and communicator with a positive attitude
Personable and respectful of others
Resourceful
Resilient when faced with difficult situations
Calm under pressure, patient
Effective conflict resolution and deescalation skills

Selection Criteria:

Completed Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education. A Canadian equivalency document is required for education obtained outside of Canada.
2years of strong face to face customer service skills as demonstrated through previous work experience.
Possession of a valid nonprobationary Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing.
A current class CZ licence in good standing, or the ability to upgrade an existing class G driver's licence to a class CZ licence.
Previous transit bus driving experience an asset.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
Able to read, understand and follow written rules and procedures along with verbal instructions combined with an ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to be resilient when faced with difficult circumstances.
An exceptional ability to communicate effectively with a positive attitude and overcome difficult and tense customer interactions.
Able to work all shifts, variable hours, including weekends and statutory holidays.
Indepth knowledge of streets and locations within the City of Brampton and connecting communities.
Able to handle physical demands of the job. Able to work outside and in all weather conditions.
Strong time management and organizational skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
Able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Based on previous growth over the past 5 years, temporary Transit Drivers with satisfactory performance were successful in obtaining full-time positions within 12-18 months of being hired.

The current top rate of pay for a full-time Transit Driver is $38.05 per hour.

To help us learn more about you, please submit your resume
and a 3-Year driver's abstract
(dated within 4 weeks of your applicatio
n date
) describing how you meet the following requirements. Please note CVOR's are not accepted.**-
_Various tests and/or exams will be administered as part of the selection process__._**
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