Motor Coach Operator #500-59c-23 - Timmins, Canada - Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland

Verified Company

Timmins, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:
Motor Coach Operator (Replacement)

REPORTS TO:
Supervisor Central Region

DEPARTMENT:
Passenger Services***
LOCATION:Timmins

REFERENCE:500-59C-23

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We employ over 750 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.

We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation.

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

Our Motor Coach Operations is in the business of moving people across Ontario. We strive to provide reliable and efficient service and hire staff capable of fulfilling these goals.

Be an ambassador for Ontario Northland and travel throughout Ontario.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

Safe driving behaviour
Exceptional face to face customer service
Passionate about your community
Effective listening and communication 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
Exercise good judgment
Willing to work overnights
Passion for driving and love of travel

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates coach in a safe manner, using defensive driving techniques; maintains schedule; and makes designated stops on assigned route.
Greets passengers in a friendly, courteous manner; provides information concerning routes, schedules and transfer points; assists passengers with the use of securement systems, ramps and lifts, and by other means as appropriate, including the announcement of arrival at major thoroughfares, facility and/or departure locations on a given route, using a microphone while operating the bus.
Collects appropriate tickets through the operation of an electronic fare collection system.
Inspects and prepares assigned coach for operation by performing a pretrip inspection.
Complete accurate MTO Hour of Service Logs and adhere to MTO Hours of Service regulations.
May perform chartered service throughout Canada and the U.S
Observes uniform regulations and/or other rules, policies and regulations as outlined by ONTC.
Must be punctual, reliable and maintain regular attendance in order to contribute individually to the efficient and effective delivery of transportation service to the general public.

REQUIREMENTS:

Passion for customer service
Secondary School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Valid B or C class driver's license with a Z endorsement
Clean Driver's Abstract
Valid passport
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs
Flexibility to adapt to changing work schedule/shifts
Must be committed to Company Health and Safety
Knowledge and previous experience of Motor Coach Service industry is a definite asset
Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) is an asset

We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Criminal record check, employment references, education verification.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.