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  1. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Hi guys, I survived my first week of training - it was no joke as has been said many times. A bit weird that those who had air brakes had to do a...
    Post by: Driver, Aug 5, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  2. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    OK I stand corrected, still don't know how to memorize it all. edit: oh I see that they give you the form, that makes it easier. :p Someone told...
    Post by: Driver, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  3. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Any tips on how to memorize the pre-trip inspection? I'm trying and it's so long it seems impossible. And it's frustrating that I don't even need...
    Post by: Driver, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  4. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    How is Blue Bus pay compared to CMBC?
    Post by: Driver, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  5. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Is the September sign-up sheet right on September 1st or close to it? I hope I can get to Burnaby quickly since SW Marine is quite a trek from...
    Post by: Driver, Jul 10, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  6. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Thanks for the info. How does scheduling work for someone like me that won't be done training until August? And is it difficult to get...
    Post by: Driver, Jul 5, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  7. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Weird about the blue bus. Is there any chance of that happening with conventional? I live in North Van and was hoping to work nearby.
    Post by: Driver, Jun 27, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  8. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    I passed the medical! So relieved. I knew it was likely but when you're not working it's a bit scary to watch the weeks go by. No training date...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 27, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  9. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    It was actually more reassuring that someone had waited longer than I have. :( If they didn't make me get a note from my family doctor I'd be less...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 24, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  10. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Kr6505, you waited a month to receive word that you had passed after doing the medical? They didn't say anything?! Would be nice if they told me...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 23, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  11. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    While I continue to wait for my medical exam results... does anyone know *why* it takes so long to tell you? Each tester immediately told me I...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 21, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  12. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    They don't check anyone's references until after you pass the driving test. It's pretty rare for companies to be specific as to why they didn't...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 10, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  13. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Passed my medical exam but had to get a doctor's note from my family doctor for one medication, which I did. That's the last step done now, I...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  14. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    I'm finally scheduled for the medical exam. What to expect? I've heard push ups, sit ups, pee test, blood pressure test... I'm not taking anything...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 2, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  15. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    It would be more accurate to say it takes weeks to months for each step of the hiring process. The whole thing is guaranteed several months if my...
    Post by: Driver, Jun 1, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  16. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    I did that. That's how I found out one of them didn't remember me. I didn't want to include him but CMB insisted on all supervisors from the last...
    Post by: Driver, May 13, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  17. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Thanks. I talked to them all recently but at least two of them are the types that wouldn't exactly hurry to call them back if they got voicemail....
    Post by: Driver, May 10, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  18. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    Not exactly an active thread but can anyone tell me how long it takes for them to check references...? Going on a week now.
    Post by: Driver, May 10, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
  19. Driver
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    Transit Jobs NOW!!! Coast Mountain Bus is HIRING!

    ^Everything is about safety and being nice/reasonable over strictly following rules. I just passed the driving assessment. What kind of questions...
    Post by: Driver, May 4, 2017 in forum: Employment and Students
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