Business Unit: Maintenance Department

Location: Lax Kw’alaams, British Columbia

Reporting to: Infrastructure Director The Lax Kw’alaams Maintenance Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Full-Time Driver.

As a key member of the team, the Driver is responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of staff, service providers, students, and Elders attending events, as well as the pick-up and delivery of supplies and freight and providing transportation in emergency situations to and from the Lax Kw’alaams community.

The position involves operating the community bus, trucks, and other Band vehicles on established routes and as operationally required. The Driver is expected to provide safe, courteous, and dependable transportation while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Strong communication skills, patience, dependability, sound judgment, and excellent driving and navigation skills are essential to effectively support the transportation needs of the Lax Kw’alaams community.

Responsibilities:

General

- Drive buses and company vehicles safely, courteously, and reliably throughout the assigned service area and along established routes and destinations
- Ensure complete daily logs of passengers and delivery services
- Operate vehicles safely and responsibly while being prepared for varying road and weather conditions
- Ensure compliance with Hours-of-Service requirements
- Complete required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including fueling and identifying potential maintenance or safety issues
- Report delays, mechanical problems, malfunctions, accidents, and other vehicle or safety concerns immediately to the supervisor
- Complete and submit all required paperwork, records, and written reports
- Provide friendly and professional customer service and maintain positive interactions with passengers and the public
- Assist passengers with boarding, including those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids
- Assist passengers with loading and unloading luggage, parcels, and other items
- Maintain a clean and presentable interior and exterior of the bus and company vehicle used
- Maintain control of passenger activities during travel and address behaviours or distractions that may compromise safety
- Communicate with supervisor and other staff using two-way radio systems as required




- Complete required passenger, incident, and accident reports and communicate relevant information to supervisor
- Ensure passenger safety and welfare during emergencies and direct passengers during evacuation procedures
- Transport community members on assigned and approved trips only
- Transport service providers to and from the community as required by different departments
- Pick up, transport, and deliver freight, supplies, and parcels safely and efficiently between the community, departments, and designated destinations
- Seasonal driving, such as operating plow trucks when required
- Filling in for other drivers as required
- When no driving work is available, work as a maintenance worker
- Perform all other duties as assigned and within the scope of the position

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence with Air Brake Endorsement, or equivalent licence
- Completion of a professional driver training program is an asset

Experience

- Previous motorcoach or commercial driving experience
- Previous customer service experience

Competency

- Ability to adapt to changing road, weather, traffic, and passenger conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively with passengers, supervisors, and other staff
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Ability to safely assist passengers with mobility needs
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clean driver’s abstract
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service
- Dependable and respectful when working with community members, coworkers, and the public
- Excellent driving skills and safe driving habits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organized, punctual, and reliable
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Physical Demand

- Prolonged periods of sitting while operating a bus or company vehicle




- Repetitive movements, including steering, operating vehicle controls, and entering information
- Frequent use of hands and arms to operate vehicle controls, doors, ramps, and other equipment
- Manual handling of freight, supplies, parcels, and passenger luggage
- Ability to safely lift, carry, load, and unload items weighing over 50 lbs as required

Mental Demands

- Ability to maintain concentration and awareness for extended periods while operating a vehicle
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when dealing with challenging situations or passengers
- Ability to respond appropriately to changing road, traffic and weather conditions
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time while maintaining a solid focus on passenger and public safety
- Ability to prepare for and respond appropriately to emergencies and stressful situations at any time

Conditions of Employment

- Adhere to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy, and all other applicable policies contained in the Human Resources Manual.
- Perform duties in a harmonious, respectful, and cooperative manner, contributing to a team-oriented workplace and the overall success of the Lax Kw’alaams Band.
- Provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search, as required.
- Be available to work overtime when operationally required.
- Possess and maintain a valid First Aid certification.
- Maintain a clean Driver’s Abstract, with an updated Driver’s Abstract to be provided annually
- Possess and maintain a valid Class 1 Driver’s Licence.

Classification/Pay Scale

- $38 per hour
- As per the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Local 2365 Collective Agreement
- You can expect a supportive work environment, a total compensation package which includes a competitive wage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan

Submission Deadline:

- Open until filled
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to Human Resources: [email protected]
- ** Preference will be given to Lax Kw’alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry. However, we invite all qualified individuals to apply.

📌 Driver (Full-Time) | Lax Kw'alaams Band (Canada)
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