Accessible Care Transit Looking for DAY SHIFT – (TUES.-FRI.) – ACCESSIBLE TRANSIT DRIVER at Brampton, ON Full Time

TRANSIT DRIVER

Work on behalf of the Region of Peel – TransHelp. Join our team as an Accessible Transit Driver! This is an exciting opportunity for a customer focused individual that is driven by the need to help others.

Reports to:

Client Services Manager

Probationary salary: $16.00 per hour + Incentive Pay

Full Time salary: $17.00 per hour + Incentive Pay

Position Summary:

• Transport clients to-&-from appointments using company vehicles & other duties assigned.
• Being responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles, safety of all passengers and respect for other users of the road.
• Responsible for daily vehicle safety inspection and reports any deficiencies to supervisor
• Providing high quality customer service
• Maintaining and adhering to schedules and abiding by Highway Traffic Act, policies, and procedures. Documenting incidents and reporting to supervisor.
• Represents Accessible Care Transit in a positive and professional manner

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional face to face customer service
• Effective listener and communicator with a positive attitude
• Personable and respectful of others
• Resourceful
• Resilient when faced with difficult situations
• Calm under pressure, patient
• Effective conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
• Able to work all shifts, variable hours, including weekends and statutory holidays.

To help us learn more about you, please submit your resume describing how you meet the following requirements.

Selection Criteria:

• Completed Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Possession of a valid non-probationary Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License in good standing.
• 2-years of strong face to face customer service skills as demonstrated through previous work experience.
• 3-year driver’s abstract (with no infractions, offences, convictions, demerit points or accidents – no exceptions) dated within 4 weeks of your application.
• 3-year Auto Insurance Experience (Must NOT have any At-fault accidents in the last 6 years).
• Must be able to provide a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).
• Must have or able to possess an Emergency First Aid and CPR Class “C” Certificate.
• Must be able to provide a passing Doctor’s Medical Screening/Fitness & functional abilities evaluation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous driving experience an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of streets and locations within the Region of Peel & surrounding areas.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Able to read, understand, follow written rules & procedures along with verbal instructions.
• An exceptional ability to communicate effectively with a positive attitude and overcome difficult and tense customer interactions.
• Able to handle physical demands of the job. Able to work outside & in all weather conditions
• The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically able to assist clients, fold walkers and wheelchairs and place in the vehicle, and assist with grocery shopping bags.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with children, frail and elderly individuals.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment and use appropriate safety equipment to complete job tasks in a safe manner. Able to wear the required uniform.

Failure to maintain the minimum requirements for the role or to produce documentation when requested will result in the applicant being disqualified from the current recruit.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $16.00-$17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift