Transit Driver

**Transit Driver (Spare)**

PWTransit is currently seeking **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
- 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

**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 may 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, a division of Calgary-based Pacific Western Transportation, is a full-service bus transportation company, with operations located in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.18-$28.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location