Bus Driver - Kimberley at Keolis Commuter Services

Job Details

Full-Time Transit Bus Driver

Kimberley, BC

Hop Aboard and Drive a Difference!

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? As a Full-Time Transit Bus Driver in Kimberley, you'll play a vital role in connecting people with their communities by providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services. This position includes operating both conventional transit buses and accessible vehicles serving Kimberley and surrounding areas.

If you are safety-focused, customer-service driven, and enjoy working with the public, we'd love to hear from you. This will be a FT position for 5 workdays per week with roughly 5:45 Hours per day.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate conventional and accessible transit buses in accordance with company policies and provincial regulations
• Transport passengers on scheduled routes while maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Assist passengers with mobility devices when required
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report any defects
• Complete required vehicle documentation and inspection reports
• Operate onboard communications equipment and fare collection systems
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and harassment-free environment for passengers and coworkers
• Report incidents, safety concerns, collisions, or service disruptions promptly
• Fuel, wash, and perform routine vehicle care as required
• Adhere to all safety, operational, and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

• Valid Class 2 Driver's Licence with Air Brake Endorsement, or a valid Class 1 Driver's Licence
• Clean driver's abstract
• Ability to pass a criminal record check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Safe driving record and strong commitment to safety
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to perform all job duties, including assisting passengers when required
• Reliable, professional, and punctual

Bonus Points If You Have

• Previous transit, coach, shuttle, school bus, or commercial driving experience
• Experience working with the public in a customer-focused role
• Knowledge of the Kimberley and Cranbrook area

What We Offer

• Full-time employment
• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive training program
• Extended health and dental benefits upon successful completion of the probationary period
• Pension and additional benefits as per the collective agreement
• Unionized position with CUPE Local 2087
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a global transportation company

About Keolis

Keolis provides mobility to over 3.4 billion passengers annually across 15 countries, operating everything from commuter trains and automated metros to shared bicycles. In Canada, Keolis employs nearly 1,857 people who operate light rail vehicles, urban buses, intercity coaches, and airport shuttles.

With the recent acquisition of Pacific Western's Transit and Motorcoach divisions, Keolis has expanded into Western Canada, bringing global expertise and a strong commitment to safe, reliable, and passenger-focused transportation throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Each year, Keolis Canada helps over 12 million passengers reach their destinations safely and efficiently.