Seniors Shuttle Bus Driver - Delta, Canada - City of Delta

City of Delta

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Delta, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.

The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

City of Delta

Seniors Shuttle Bus Driver:

The City of Delta is currently looking for friendly and dedicated individuals to work on an auxiliary basis as Seniors Shuttle Bus Drivers.

This role is responsible for operating a shuttle bus to transport seniors in areas of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.

The work involves the operation of a shuttle bus in a safe and professional manner overseeing all traffic laws and safety rules according to City requirements and adhering to time schedules.

Although the majority of time is spent engaged in driving, the incumbent is also responsible for interacting with seniors, providing assistance to senior passengers with embarking and disembarking the shuttle bus including loading mobility devices, ensuring passenger safety, arranging for pick up and drop off, tracking all trips and routine bus maintenance.

Are minimum 19 years of age;
Must hold a minimum Class 4 or 2 Unrestricted Driver's Licence in the Province of BC and have experience driving buses/minibuses/shuttles. The licence must have no more than five (5) demerit points in the past 5 years, no more than two (2) traffic violations in the last five (5) years, and no suspensions or prohibitions of any kind in the past five (5) years;
Must have experience using Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and MS Excel;
Must have or be able to complete Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid, or OFA Level 1 certification;
Must be in good physical condition to provide assistance to individuals using mobility aids or wheelchairs;
Must have a polite and friendly attitude and the ability to relate well with seniors;
Possess significant skills dealing effectively with the public, including demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and sound decisionmaking while providing customer service;
Are able to understand, speak and write English to effectively communicate with the travelling public and to report on incidents involving safety and/or service;
Have experience working with persons with physical disabilities/challenges and/or seniors is preferred but not required;
Must be selfmotivated and possess excellent time management and organizational skills.

The City of Delta's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy has been suspended, however, we reserve the right to reinstate it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders.

We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our community, and our Communicable Disease Plan and related protocols remain in place.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma

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