Transit Driver

**Transit Driver - Casual**

PWTransit is currently seeking multiple casual Transit Drivers to join our team in Comox. 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.

**Position Requirements**:

- A valid Class 1 or 2 driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement
- 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

**Compensation**:

- Training rate - $25.00
- Regular rate - $28.12 - $31.25
- RRSP matching following probation

**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

**Additional Information**:

- A good knowledge of the local area is an asset
- This position require working shifts, including split shifts, as well as weekends and statutory holidays
- Selected applicants will be required 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

PWTransit is a full-service bus transportation company, with operations located in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $28.12-$31.25 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Comox, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person