Bus Operator/Driver

Bus Operator/Driver


Company
Cold Shot
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$270–$320 a day
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job description:

Cold Shot is seeking a friendly and reliable Bus Driver for routes between Edmonton and Peace River, Grande Prairie, Calgary or Fort McMurray. This is a Full-time position

We are proud to be Alberta’s largest and fastest-growing bus and freight service company since April 2020, dedicated to providing excellent service at affordable prices.

Requirements
• Must be comfortable driving during winter nights
• Minimum Class 4 driver’s licence with at least 3 years of experience
• Clean criminal record and 0 demerits on driver’s abstract
• Resume showing 3 years of employment history
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Scope of Work
• Provide friendly, professional service to passengers
• Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
• Load and unload luggage and small freight
• Complete daily logs and vehicle inspection reports
• Follow all NSC safety standards
• Operate on a fixed daily route schedule

Salary: $270–$320 per route + vacation pay
Routes: Edmonton ↔ Peace River / Grande Prairie / Fort McMurray/Calgary
Remote Work: No

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Experience:
• commercial driving: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Class 4/1 driver's license (required)

Pay: $270.00-$320.00 per day

Benefits:
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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