Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
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Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops
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Collect fares and record transactions
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Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
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Load and unload vehicle
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Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
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Operate para-transit vehicles
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Ensure para-transit passengers board vehicle safely
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Deal with public
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Complete logbooks and reports
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Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
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Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
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Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
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Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety
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Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Air Brakes Endorsement
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Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
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Intercity bus driver
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Tour and charter bus driver
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Buses
Transportation/travel experience
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Regional
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National
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Provincial/territorial
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Drug test
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Driver's abstract
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Attention to detail
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Fast-paced environment
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Handling heavy loads
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Overtime required
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Sitting
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Sound discrimination
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Work under pressure
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.