HandyDART Driver - Duncan

Transdev Canada is seeking dedicated and compassionate Casual HandyDART Drivers to join our Duncan team.

As a HandyDART Driver, you will provide essential transportation services for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity. If you have a strong commitment to helping others and a passion for driving, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Your Role

• Passenger Assistance: Safely and courteously assist passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and disembarking from the vehicle.
• Safe Operation: Operate HandyDART vehicles following all traffic regulations, company safety protocols, and accessible transportation standards.
• Route Adherence: Follow assigned routes and schedules, making stops at designated locations to ensure passengers' timely arrival at their destinations.
• Safety and Sensitivity: Provide a safe, respectful, and empathetic environment for passengers, addressing their specific needs and concerns.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, reporting any defects or maintenance issues to the maintenance team.
  
  

The perks

• Competitive salary, $25.42/hour (up to $28.24/hr after training).
• An excellent benefits package with full medical, dental plans (Available upon becoming a full-time union employee).
• Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
• A great work environment!
• The ability to have a positive social impact by operating sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a Group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.
  
  

Your Profile

• You have a valid Class 4 unrestricted driver's license (Must Have).
• You have clean driving record.
• You have strong customer service skills and empathy for passengers with disabilities.
• You can operate accessible transportation equipment and secure mobility devices.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and background checks.
• Prior experience in passenger transportation, especially with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.
  
  

Your location:

• This is a casual, unionized position in Duncan, BC.
• handyDART Bus Drivers Must be available for five days (assigned two consecutive days off).
• Early, split & late shifts may be required.
  
  

Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities

Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward.

In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?