About this role
Pacific Northwest Transportation Services (PNWTS) is the proud supplier of carbon-neutral transportation services for the cruise industry in Victoria, British Columbia. As the exclusive supplier of buses on behalf of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), PNWTS provides motor coaches and double-decker buses for shore excursion tours and shuttle connections for cruise lines and is the sole provider of dispatch services on the Terminal.
The Fleet Attendant supports the Fleet Manager in coordinating and communicating the repair, maintenance and servicing of fleet vehicles in order to provide a sufficient number of safe, roadworthy vehicles to meet PNWTS operational requirements.
Wage: $40.22 per hour
Positions Available: Full-time (Seasonal)
Reports to: Fleet Manager
Job Description:
- Responsible for the overall cleanliness, maintenance, and health of the fleet
- Ensures the fueling of buses is properly coordinated
- Performs pre-trip inspections as necessary
- Conducts onsite minor repairs and communicates with Drivers and Ops Team to ensure smooth operational dispatch
- Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with BMT Group Services
- Fills in on shuttle duties when needed
- Washes buses
- Being available during the day to assist drivers and help where needed from a maintenance standpoint
- Supports Gray Line operations and assists with any breakdowns that occur during non–cruise ship hours
- Shuttles buses to and from BMT or to other appointments such as Sound Advice or radio work throughout the week
- Communicates with Dispatch, Drivers, and Fleet Manager regarding bus breakdowns and/or defects
- Attends staff meetings as required
- Is available for driver questions and troubleshooting during dispatch
Qualifications:
Knowledge
- Post-secondary education is an asset.
- Valid Class 2 with air driver’s license with clean abstract is required
- At least 1 to 2-year experience with vehicle or bus maintenance and repair is an asset
- Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns
- Company policies and processes
Skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including negotiations and conflict resolution skills
- Understanding of environmental reporting requirements & spill response
Abilities
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- To work well under pressure while ensuring the delivery of outstanding customer service
- To take ownership of responsibilities and priorities, work independently
- To work well in a team environment
- To make decisions while demonstrating sound judgement and critical thinking skills
- To be adaptable to changing environments and regulations
To Apply: If you are looking to broaden your horizon and are committed to making a difference, we’d like to meet you.
As part of our hiring process, we use the Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment to better understand how your natural work style aligns with the role and our company culture. While we encourage applicants to complete the assessment, it is not a mandatory requirement to apply for any open roles. The assessment takes only 10-15 minutes to complete and has nor right or wrong answer – just be yourself!
Please follow this link to complete the assessment:
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/467W/50993db3-ecf0-4519-b5f3-432dc8cec050?type=candidateba
To learn more about our operations and company culture, mission, and vision, please view our website at www.pnwts.com.
Pacific Northwest Transportation Service is committed to Employment Equity. We welcome and embrace applicants with diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives. If you have preferred pronouns, please let us know when you apply.
Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.
Other facts
About SSA MARINE
Founded by Fred R. Smith in 1949 as Bellingham Stevedoring Company, we began our first cargo handling operations in a small corner of Washington State. Driven by a pioneering spirit, our family-owned company saw steady growth over the years, expanding up and down the West Coast to operate a significant market share of the major international terminals in the eastern Pacific. Today, we have become a global enterprise spanning more than 260 locations across five continents.
We continue to broaden our reach by developing new locations and upgrading existing facilities, providing some of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world.
We partner to move commerce with efficiency, flexibility, and integrity.
With operations across five continents and a vast network of interconnected transportation solutions, we open new opportunities that accelerate the growth and pace of global business. Improving the customer experience is at the heart of everything we do, so we make purposeful investments in people, facilities and technical innovations that deliver the greatest customer value.
What you'll do
- The Fleet Attendant is responsible for the cleanliness, maintenance, and health of the fleet, ensuring that buses are fueled and conducting pre-trip inspections. They also perform minor repairs and assist drivers during dispatch.
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