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Description Compensation & Benefits: We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package That Includes - Hourly Wage Progression:
- First 320 hours: $23.61
- After 320 until 640 hours: $25.08
- After 640 until 1000 hours: $26.56
- After 1000 until 1500 hours: $28.03
- After 1500 hours: $29.51
- Union Benefits & Bonus Eligibility
Knowledge And Experience - A valid Class 1 or 2 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
- Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points and a demonstrated record of safe and responsible driving over the past 5 years.
- Significant skills dealing effectively with the public, including demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, and sound decision-making in positions providing customer service.
- Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to communicate effectively with the traveling public and to report on incidents involving safety and/or service.
- No criminal convictions or pending charges relating directly to the Operator position.
- A good knowledge of Prince George and area is a definite asset.
- Willingness to participate in a comprehensive recruitment process which consists of interviews, trainability session, medical examination (as required for licensing), drug and alcohol screening, criminal record and reference checks.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination relating to Motor Vehicle Act requirement for a Class 2 driver's license.
Skills - Commitment, patience, maturity, and initiative.
- Organized, punctual, and reliable.
- Excellent driving skills and habits.
- Ability to read maps and navigate.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to make sound decisions on short notice under stressful situations in all types of weather.
- Customer service skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Sound decision-making skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including split shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays.
Key Accountabilities Customer Transportation: - Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routes within Prince George.
- Transport customers in accordance with Municipal and Company policies, observing all traffic laws and safety rules and adhering to time schedules.
- Courteously and professionally interact with customers.
- Load mobility devices and escort customers to and from curbside as required.
- Make general announcements to customers.
- Issue day passes
- Collect correct fares and ensure valid passes are presented.
- Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems.
- Drive safely and responsibly and be prepared for all road and traffic conditions.
- Arrange for passenger pick-up and drop-off as required.
Reporting and Emergency Procedures - Complete a variety of vehicle and incident reports as required.
- Carry out emergency/accident procedures when required.
- Answer inquiries en route.
About Keolis: Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles. With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western’s Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has officially expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a fresh commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused service across Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations smoothly and safely.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Shift work,