Chair-a-van Driver

**Part-Time Casual (Weekdays/Evening/Weekend Shifts)**

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**:
**To operate a Para-Transit Chair-A-Van vehicle and provide transportation to clients.**

**CHAIR-A-VAN DRIVER DUTIES**:

- Drives vehicle following a scheduled route, picking up and dropping off passengers in a curb-to-curb Para-Transit service.
- Operate wheelchair lift and belting procedures to ensure the safe loading and unloading of clients.
- Follow policies and procedures in securing clients with wheelchairs, seats and floor restraints
- Collect fares for tickets as directed by dispatcher.
- Control the bus through a range of weather and traffic conditions including frequent unexpected occurrences in order to provide safe and efficient transportation service to clients.
- Carry out a visual inspection and circle check at start of run, tests brakes and steering, check lift, make adjustments to bus for personal and passenger comfort.
- Monitor payments and proof of payments for correctness.
- Greet passengers, caution passengers when their behavior might interfere with safe operation of the bus, continually monitor passenger and traffic movements both inside and outside bus.
- Communicate to dispatcher using communication system in case of road, bus, and passengers emergencies or when information is needed
- Draw on knowledge of Highway Traffic Act, general transit and company information, routes, schedules, company information sources, location of landmarks and city events, and of driving characteristics of bus as they manifest under different traffic and weather conditions.
- Rely on defensive driving and observational skills, interpersonal skills when dealing with supervisors, co-workers and the public in order to drive the bus correctly safety and efficiently.
- Remove snow and ice buildup from the steps and lifts of the vehicle to ensure public safety.
- Respond appropriately to radio notices of changes or alterations to schedule.
- Maintain bus in clean and organized manner throughout shift with cleaning done as required.
- Complete all maintenance logs, and vehicle checks as required.
- Complete all necessary paper work and turn into office in a timely manner as requested.
- When scheduling permits, assist with deliveries, pickups, or other functions when requested.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Minimum Class “F” License in good standing with a clean driving record (must advise office of any conviction under the Highway Traffic Act in a timely manner)
- Operators must have a pleasant personality and be able to handle stressful situations
- Operators must have a neat and tidy appearance and in keeping with uniform requirements
- Operators must have current knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act
- Operators must be able to pass company medicals i.e. MTO requirements
- Operators must have a current St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Operators must provide satisfactory police check prior to beginning employment and thereafter
- Operators will provide a satisfactory drivers abstract prior to beginning employment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations, including emergencies, in a calm and professional manner

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 15-35 per week

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- F or B or Equivalent Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person