Transit Driver

**Transit Driver**

PWTransit is currently seeking a full-time **Transit Driver** to join our team in Beaumont,AB. We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and development and a family-oriented team environment.

Drivers are responsible for safely transporting passengers on a daily basis and must be committed to providing superior customer service. Commitment, patience, maturity, and initiative are all required qualities.

**The driver will receive a guarantee of at least 32.5 hours per week. This position operates from Monday to Friday, with at least 6.5 hours per day. Additional hours available for vacation and sick coverage. The transit driver will operate a 40 foot bus driving from Edmonton to Beaumont three times in the morning and three times in the afternoon / evening.**

**Position Requirements**:

- Class 2 driver's license required
- Previous commercial driving experience
- Driver's abstract with no more than 3 demerit points
- Willingness to undergo drug and alcohol screening
- Clear criminal record
- Must be organized, punctual and reliable
- Possess excellent driving skills and habits
- Ability to read maps and navigate
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A good knowledge of the local area is a definite asset
- Willing to work shifts, including split shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as necessary (transit service may operate 7 days per week, 21 hours per day)

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Safely transport passengers on a number of assigned routes
- Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems
- Drive safely and responsibly and be prepared for all road and traffic conditions
- Provide superior customer service and assist with passenger questions/inquiries

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $27.20-$32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: One location