Bus #40 Driver (#033-TR)

Pembina Trails School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembina Trails School Division is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver (Bus #40) to ensure safe and timely transportation of students to and from school and related activities. This full-time position supports the Transportation Department and reports to the Director of Transportation.

Responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining routes, ensuring student conduct, and adhering to provincial and divisional policies.

Qualifications

• Class 1 or 2 Driver’s License (Manitoba)
• Manitoba School Bus Driver’s License
• Ability to understand English (written and spoken)
• Excellent driving record (Manitoba Driver’s Abstract)
• Must pass a practical driving examination
• 1+ year school bus driving experience is an asset
• Effective communication skills
• Physical abilities as per the attached Physical Demands Analysis

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation to students and staff
• Follow laws and policies (Highway Traffic Act, Public Schools Act, Manitoba School Bus Driver’s Handbook)
• Maintain up-to-date route and route map
• Maintain orderly student conduct on the bus and report misconduct
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection and log book entries
• Keep interior clean and sanitary and exterior clean as weather allows
• Ensure fuel and fluid levels are maintained
• Notify the Director of Transportation of incidents or medical conditions
• Attend driver meetings and workshops
• Assist other transportation/maintenance staff as required
• Learn and use Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Skills

English language

Driving proficiency

Communication skills

Physical abilities

Safety consciousness

Job description

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail]

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

BUS DRIVER (Bus #40)

HOURS: 6 hours per day (3pc run)

FT/Permanent Route assigned

AM/PM serving Viscount Alexander

NOON - MITT/OP/SH shuttle

START DATE: As soon as possible

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE

Director of Transportation

DEPARTMENT

Transportation Department

165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Mb, R3Y 1G4

Position Description

BASIC FUNCTION: To ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school and other school related activities according to the procedures as laid down by the Province of Manitoba and the Pembina Trails School Division

WORKING RELATIONSHIP: The Bus Driver reports to the Director of Transportation. Works in cooperation with the other bus drivers and the office staff in the Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Current Class 1 or 2 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License
• Current Manitoba School Bus Driver’s License
• An ability to understand the English language (written and spoken)
• An excellent driving record as evidenced by a Manitoba Driver’s Abstract
• Will be required to pass a practical driving examination as administered by the Director of Transportation
• A minimum of one (1) year school bus driving experience an asset
• Effective communication skills
• Physical abilities as per the attached Physical Demands Analysis

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, provides safe and efficient transportation to students and staff
• Carries out duties and acts in accordance with laws, policies, procedures and regulations as laid down by:
  • a) The Highway Traffic Act
  • b) The Public Schools Act
  • c) The Manitoba School Bus Driver’s Handbook
  • d) Policies and procedures of the Pembina Trails School Division
• Maintains route and route map completely up-to-date and ensures both are in a conspicuous place in the assigned bus
• Maintains orderly student conduct in the bus and reports misconduct to the principal or designate of the school
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection of any assigned bus, immediately reports any defects and completes log book entries
• Maintains the interior of any assigned vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintains the exterior as clean as weather conditions permit
• Maintains fluid levels in any assigned vehicle and fuels buses as required
• Reports all accidents (students or vehicles) at the time of the accident
• Conducts “Bus Evacuation” drills
• Completes required forms and reports
• Attends all driver’s meetings and workshops
• Assists other transportation, maintenance or caretaking, personnel as required
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of charges laid against the driver under the Highway Traffic Act or the Criminal Code of Canada
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of any medical condition that would impair the driver’s ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position
• Must learn and use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Performance Appraisal And Evaluation

Performance appraisal of these position responsibilities shall be conducted by the Transportation Officer based on the approved appraisal guidelines.

The Pembina Trails School Division is a smoke‑free environment