
Transit Driver - Durham Region
- Ajax, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Voyago's Transit Drivers are responsible for delivering exceptional door-to-door customer service while working closely with individuals who have special needs
- You are required to provide proactive assistance to passengers in boarding vehicles, maneuvering wheelchairs, securement belts, lifting portable assistive devices, and offering necessary aid throughout the journey.
- You are a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers by properly securing passengers, devices, and mobility aids.
- Additionally, providing WOW! Customer service to all passengers and assisting with information on fares, schedules, and stops is a crucial aspect of this role
- You are offering door-to-door customer service.
- You will assist passengers in boarding vehicles and maneuvering wheelchairs.
- You are attaching securement belts and lift portable assistive devices as needed.
- You will ensure the proper restraint and security of passengers, devices, and mobility aids.
- You are providing passengers with accurate information on fares, schedules, and stops.
- You will maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout the journey.
- You will communicate effectively and professionally with passengers and team members.
- You will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
- You can obtain a clean criminal record search and/or vulnerable sector screening
- You are a professional driver with a class license of G
- You are able to work with individuals who have special needs in a compassionate and patient manner
- You are physically capable to lift and maneuver assistive devices
- You have excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Your prior experience in a similar role would be preferred
- You are comfortable working around any type of service animal
- You have a sound knowledge of the city of Durham
- Shifts available: morning/afternoon/evenings/nights, weekdays/weekends, full-time/part-time available
- We offer a competitive hourly pay
- We offer on the job training and job shadowing
- We offer free license upgrade
- We provide opportunities for growth
- Our full time comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week
- We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
- We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
- We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
- We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
- We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
- We are an Award Winning company
- As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
- We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives