Driver Lead Hand Woodstock
Voyago, Canada
Job Description
Together we’re going places! Voyago is currently recruiting for a Driver/Lead Hand in Woodstock, Ontario.
Voyago is Ontario’s Leading Mobility company, a subsidiary of Transdev. We’re hiring dynamic, high achievers looking to be Difference Makers within the industry. Voyago continues to advance across Ontario with our multi-model diverse platform covering all mobility segments, including Medical Transportation, Student Transportation, and Public sectors with Mass Transit, Para Transit, and On Demand Personal Mobility.
Our employee success is built on our commitment and emphasis on training and orientation process. Voyago prides itself on the growth of our employees by supporting and encouraging them to develop skills that lead to successful careers.
Voyago believes in the strength of our people and remains committed to our Golden Values statement created to reflect our promise of performance to our employees, customers, and communities in which we operate.
Our teams are continuously recognized as top performers in client programs and Safety awards. Voyago is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Safest Employers and a recipient of the Excellence Award. If you’re a self-starter looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your achievements come join us, apply today.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Operations Supervisor/Manager, the Driver/Lead Hand is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with daily operations, vehicle switch-outs and is a backup driver for all routes. The position requires the ability to work within a number of spheres of operation including both on road and in the office. The position requires an understanding of administrative components of the operation and requires the ability to work on several computer platforms.
This is a dual position with the majority of the time driving as required with some administrative duties for the Lead Hand.
Primary Responsibilities
- Be prepared to switch off broken down vehicles or complete a run on last minute notice.
- Filling in, driving shifts for those who are off or have called in
- Be prepared to transport vehicles to the Woodstock or London Base for service as needed and transport back
- Administration work could consist of drivers passenger count reports, disinfecting reports, employee safety deficiencies reports.
- Immediately reports and documents all injuries, collisions or property damage that occurs
- Perform safety blitzes or road observations on drivers at the direction of the Operations Supervisor
- All other duties as outlined by the Supervisor/Manager
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Must have a valid F class license
- Must possess a clean drivers abstract
- Must possess a clean criminal record search
- Excellent, strong proven customer service experience
- Professional telephone manner
- Good organization and communications skills
Benefits
Why work for us?
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Great company culture
- Award Winning
- Growth oriented company
- Subsidiary of Global Transportation Provider (Transdev)
- Employee recognition
- Compensation Package
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.