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Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

Discussion in 'Employment and Students' started by Superchecker, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    This current posting ENDS Oct 2, so act fast if interested...

    Other options include CUSTOMER INFORMATION CLERKS; DEPOT COORDINATORS; and COMMUNITY SHUTTLE OPERATOR.... All PART TIME to start....
     
  2. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Just noticing that this opportunity has now ended/come down off the website....
     
  3. JobHunter

    JobHunter Junior Member

    I'm going for the exam again on wednesday. :)
     
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  4. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Good Luck!!!
     
  5. JobHunter

    JobHunter Junior Member

    Thanks Superchecker.. Been a while since I've visited this forum. Hope I make it this time. But if ever I don't I guess I'll just have to try again.. :)
     
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  6. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    On a side note: Noticed quite a few new job postings with the City of Burnaby; including one for a F.T.R. TRUCK DRIVER $27 an hour plus benefits...

    www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp OR Google: City of Burnaby....
     
  7. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Hearing thru the grapevine of approx 2 new classes of trainees every month... 2 weeks apart....
     
  8. JobHunter

    JobHunter Junior Member

    Wow. Really? I hope I get to be one of those trainees.
     
  9. sonyap

    sonyap New Member

    Hi Superchecker I'm new here. What's this comprehension test for shuttle operators that's on jobs?
     
  10. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Hello! Never done the testing to become a Shuttle Op...

    Maybe someone else here can help you?? Or there may be some answers in previous posts (28 pages here) both here, and 3 years worth of posts and replies over at http://memebee.com/vancouver/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=22448

    GOOD LUCK!
     
  11. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Just hearing from a recent Training graduate that some of his classmates were FORCED out to suburban depots right after graduating from training... Happens a few times a year... Will probably be bumped back to Vancouver next September- Consolidated sign up...
     
  12. Canuxs

    Canuxs Junior Member

    Hey JobHunter, how long have you been waiting for training? I'm in the same boat.
     
  13. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Not sure what might happen next year if the TransLink Funding Referendum fails...

    Since day one (April 1999) TransLink has tried over and over to find a sustainable long term funding source...
    I think the Vehicle Levy was their first preferred method, and they have floated other ideas such as an increase in Property Taxes; and a distance traveled/road pricing scheme...
    Any way you slice it: TransLink wants hundreds more (Approx) in revenue, every year from each and every vehicle in the region...
    This would help fund long term plans and goals... Instead of TransLink needing to find $$$ for every little thing they want to do...

    (US cities qualify for steady long term $$$ from the federal government; where as Canadian cities have to go cap in hand for each and every project they come up with)

    BUT if the question fails, what then? Will Transit face 20% CUTS across the board???

    I don't have the answers but as I get them from my union and employer, I'll be posting more about this,,,
     
  14. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

  15. Dan66

    Dan66 Guest

    Hello,

    I have my panel interview scheduled for this monday! They say there will be behavioural and situational questions asked….Does anyone have ANY idea of what questions will be asked?????

    Any help would be great!
     
  16. Macallister

    Macallister Junior Member

    Any word on when they will be hiring again for a conventional operators? I passed the initial testing several months ago but unfortunately did not get a pannel interview before they stopped hiring.

    Thanks!
     
  17. ca_FTW

    ca_FTW Junior Member

    I have complied a list of questions they ask, however 2 trys later still no luck for me. Well next year is the charm i guess.. lol.
     
  18. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Hello! I check both the Internal and External websites daily... Nothing major to report at this time...
    New Training classes are still happening at this time, but I DON'T know about getting to accepting new applicants...
    I'll go out on a limb her and guess that there will be a short break over Christmas and then maybe some new hiring early in 2015? BUT that's just a hunch...
    I would guess that the final few classes of 2014 would be mostly existing Shuttle drivers who are upgrading to Conventional...

    IF you already have a class #4 or better, HandyDART is currently accepting applications for CASUAL HandyDART drivers...
    And usually early each new year West Vancouver posts for their "Summer" staffing needs...
    The city of Burnaby had a posting a few weeks ago for a TRUCK DRIVER...

    I must admit that I am a little baffled by the fact that the CUSTOMER INFORMATION CLERK & DEPOT COORDINATOR-CASUAL postings are STILL active/shown on the CMBC list of opportunities...
    Previously postings like those were only "active" for 5 business days... Those MIGHT be a way of "getting your foot in the door" and then applying for driving at a later date...

    Good luck to everyone, and I'll continue to post new info as I come across it...

    Another GREAT website to check on daily is www.civicinfo.bc.ca/16.asp
     
  19. crorkz

    crorkz Guest

    qR2A7I I savor, lead to I discovered just what I was taking a look for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
     
  20. busdriverftw

    busdriverftw New Member

    Going to my video test super soon. If anyone wants to send me any advice that would be so awesome. I know there's so much competition so it's not easy. But I want to make it through all the way..
     

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