Tour Coach Driver (Edmonton)

Job description Golden Arrow Tours Division is looking to hire Highway Tour Coach drivers for its Alberta and BC locations. Golden Arrow Group of Companies is Western Canada’s one of the Leading Passenger Transportation Company. We’re hiring friendly & professional team players looking to be difference makers within the Tours and Charters industry. We continue to advance across western Canada with our multi-model diverse platform covering transportation segments, such as Tours in western Canada, Chartered Busing, Student Transportation and Industrial/Public Sectors. Note: Shift premiums are offered for the shift that goes past 10 hours per day. Responsibilities: - Professionally drive and operate coach buses to facilitate premium passenger transport services including long-haul charters and single day trips for tour groups, academic institutions, sports teams, corporations, industry associations, and government organizations. - Complete required paperwork such as E-logs, dispatch sheets, DVIRS - Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. - Maintain communication with both our Dispatch Team and Maintenance Team to ensure smooth and successful transportation services for our valued clients and their passengers. - Demonstrates behavior’s consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, and suppliers. - Strong customer service and relationship skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications skills. - Participate in additional training when routes or procedures change. - Ability to follow procedures relating to requests for special bus movements changes of bus schedules and/or protocols. - Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards. - Maintain exceptional customer service at all times with an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction including keeping the coach secure, clean, and fueled. - Employees must wear company provided uniform at all times while on Duty. - Some industrial coach work when required. - Perform other duties as assigned. Personal Attributes: - Willing and able to provide customer service at the highest level. - Presents a neat and well-groomed professional appearance and demeanor. - Punctual, demonstrating dependable and reliable attendance patterns. - Must be well rested and alert when reporting for duty. Physical Requirements: - Able to sit for long periods of time, operating a vehicle with attention to safety. - Able to see and hear clearly both during the day and at night. - Able to lift and carry baggage weighing up to 50 lbs. Experience and Knowledge: - Coach drivers require minimum 3 years of coach bus experience or 10 Years of trucking experience. - Valid class 2 license with air brakes or class 1 and clean driving record (10 Year Abstract). - Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures. - Ability to communicate in English (written and oral). - Be willing to work flexible hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. - A good knowledge of the geographic area around Alberta and British Columbia. - Must be able to solve problems under stressful situations such as traffic and weather. - Have a GPS and a mobile smart phone and have the ability to communicate via e-mail and SMS. Working Conditions: - Changing weather - Must be flexible with hours of work - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test Due to the high number of applicants, we kindly ask that you do not call to check the status of your application. We will contact all successful candidates directly. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $260.00 per day Benefits: - Company events - Dental care - Extended health care - On-site parking Experience: - Coach Bus: 3 years (preferred) - Trucking: 10 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: - Class 1 Licence (preferred) - Class 2 Licence w/ Air Breaks (preferred) Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p03sg