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Tour Bus Driver 
Company Vancouver's Ultimate Tour
Location Vancouver
Job Status Contract
Posted Date 31 Aug 2009
 

Personable, experienced part time and on-call tour bus drivers needed for  Vancouver sightseeing tour (season ending soon) and Fall/Winter  charter & special event work. 

Please note:  A valid Class 4 driving license, clean driving record and experience transporting passengers are essential to this position.

As there may be some over the border work, a valid Passport is also an asset.

 
Job Requirements  

General Responsibilities: 

  • Transporting guests throughout the City of Vancouver and/or Lower Mainland
  • Pickup / drop off at various downtown hotels and cruise ship terminals 
  • Complete vehicle inspections to insure safety, maintenance and operating standards are met
  • Other duties as called upon by Manager of Sales & Operations
  • Report back to Operations Manager with general feedback and suggestions
  • Work as a team with guide to provide an excellent tour / charter experience
  • Maintain company standard by maintaining a clean and neat uniform appearance
  • The position is strictly driving, no commentary required

Specific Duties:

  • Transfer  up to 23 guests on City Adventure Tour and / or specialty charter work.
  • Shuttle between hotels, sightseeing locations and cruise ship terminals
  • Shuttle guests as required based on charter needs - everything from one way airport transfers, to full day Whistler trips.
  • Load and unload luggage as required
  • Conduct safety checks/maintenance on vehicle as required
  • Keeping vehicle interior and exterior clean and neat.
  • Washing exterior and interior at the end of each shift if required
  • Disposing of all garbage inside vehicle throughout shift.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to this role 
  • Detailed knowledge downtown Vancouver routing and hotel locations is a must
  • Detailed knowledge of greater Vancouver area and Lower Mainland.
  • Class 4 license required with clean driving record 
  • Proven experience driving 24 passenger mini coaches
  • Previous experience and training in the Travel and Tourism industry 
  • Strong self-management skills 
  • Demonstrated track record as a team player 
  • Previous driving related work experience 
  • Strong command of English spoken language

Personal Characteristics:

  • Out-going personality 
  • Detail oriented 
  • Great sense of humor 
  • Positive attitude 
  • Flexible
  • Adaptable
NOTE:
This is strictly on call contract work and hours will vary depending on available shifts.
 
Salary Based on experience.
 
Application Process

Please email resume and cover letter to info@vancouversultimatetour.com

A copy of your Abstract & License  will be required at the interview.

We thank all those interested, but only qualified applicants will be contacted.

No phone calls please.

 
Deadline 15 Sep 2009
   
 
 
 
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