Bus Driver - Hamilton Health Sciences

• Ensure that at all times customer safety remains paramount.
• At all times follow Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) and abide by company training.
• To complete all paperwork, including ridership, accurately and legibly and return it to base at the end of a shift.
• Carry out informal and formal risk assessments to assess hazards, then implement safe systems of work and reduce risks to yourself, clients and other persons involved.
• Ensure that safe work practices are being followed, and report any infractions to the Operations Supervisor.
• Immediately reports to dispatch any injuries, collisions or property damage that occurs.
• Ensure compliance to established routes and schedule

• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed according to current policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Performs a circle check to company specification prior to starting a shift.
• Follows procedures and complete related paperwork for reporting mechanical defects

• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship and team approach with clients, co-workers and supervisors.
• Rendering first aid in the event of an emergency on board the vehicle.

• Attend annual driver safety meetings.
• Attends all the mandatory training provided by the Company.
• Complete training that includes driving practice and time in a classroom

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (minimum requirement)
• Minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• Valid BZ or CZ driver's license
• You have the ability to lift 250+ lbs. using a stretcher or stair chair with partner
• You can effectively communicate in both verbal and written English
• You have a valid First Responder Certification OR AEMCA, OR are working towards a Paramedic Diploma (must be finished year 1) OR are a Firefighter with Emergency Medical Responder Certification.
• You have Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent
• You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
• You can obtain a clean criminal record search and/or vulnerable sector screening
• You have up to date immunization records and can provide the following records of: MMR, DPT, Polio, Varicella, Hepatitis B, COVID-19 (2 doses), *TB Skin Test (Step 1) *must be valid within last 12 months
• You can effectively communicate in both verbal and written English
• You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
• You can obtain a clean criminal record search and/or vulnerable sector screening
• Knowledge of traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations

• The vehicle will be based out of our Stoney Creek NEMT location.
• Regular schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Some flexibility in working hours may be required, as schedules are determined by Hamilton Health Sciences.
• The wage rate is $23.00 per hour.

• Work is performed inside the vehicle the majority of the time (approximately 90%).
• Work is occasionally performed outside in the yard, with exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat and cold (approximately 10% of the time).