Transdev is hiring a Lead Hand/Driver to be located in Kitchener.

Your Role:

Reporting to the Transit Operations Supervisor, the Lead Hand/Driver is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with daily operations, vehicle switch-outs in addition to their scheduled driving shifts. The position requires the ability to work within a number of spheres of operation including both on the road and in the office. The position requires an understanding of administrative components of the operation and requires the ability to work on computer platforms such as Microsoft.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain paperwork and timesheets/vacations are required
• Perform daily circle checks on spare vehicles and are prepared to switch off broken-down vehicles or complete a run-on last-minute notice
• Immediately report and document all injuries, collisions or property damage that occurs
• Perform safety blitzes or road observations on drivers at the direction of the Operations Supervisor
• Immediate point of contact for resolutions of issues affecting daily operations or escalate to Supervisor level if needed
• Assist with issues involving IT equipment such as tablets and smart card readers
• Available to assist with other duties as outlined by Transit Supervisor

Requirements

Your Profile:

• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• You have a valid minimum G class License – willing to upgrade!
• You possess a clean drivers abstract
• You possess a clean vulnerable sector search
• You have excellent customer service experience
• You are highly organization with strong communication skills
• You are able to commit to 30+ hours a week, Monday – Saturday – depending on the needs of the operations.

Benefits

By joining the Voyago Transit team in Kitchener you’ll find:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Great company culture
• Award Winning
• Growth oriented company
• Subsidiary of Global Transportation Provider (Transdev)
• Employee recognition
  

The Perks:

• We offer free license upgrade
• 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 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
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Sounds interesting? Please send your resume and salary expectations directly to Soha Khalaf, Talent Acquisition Specialist at soha.khalaf@voyago.ca and please include JOB TITLE in the subject line.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.