tour bus operator

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: Bilingual
Hours: 37.5 to 40 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Asset languages
Spanish; Castilian
Russian
Work setting
Willing to relocate
Tasks
Provide sightseeing information
Collect fares and record transactions
Load and unload vehicle
Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
Deal with public
Complete logbooks and reports
Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety
Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Class 4/4F/F/4A-B-C Licence (ambulances, emergency vehicles and buses with fewer than 24 passengers)
First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Tours focus
Bus tours
Type of experience
Tour and charter bus driver
Buses
Transportation/travel experience
Local
Regional
Provincial/territorial
Security and safety
Adult Abuse Registry check
Child Abuse Registry check
Criminal record check
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Transportation/travel information
Travel expenses not paid by employer
Valid driver's licence
Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
20/20 vision
Ability to distinguish between colours
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Overtime required
Sitting
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Uniform
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
Health benefits
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Night shift premium
Other benefits
Free parking available
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