Bus Driver

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Vernon; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is accepting applications for casual/on-call bus drivers. This on-call position may lead to full-time and permanent employment.

Under supervision, you will load, unload, transport and supervise passengers, keep buses clean, and perform pre/post trip safety inspections. Applicants must hold a valid BC Provincial Class II license with air brake endorsement and provide a driving abstract. Grade 12, strong interpersonal skills, good judgment; CUPE Local 5523.

Qualifications

• Conscientious driver capable of transporting students safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates superior interpersonal skills and rapport with students.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in driving decisions under varied road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, transport and supervise passengers.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and complete records.

Skills

Safe driving

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Judgment under road conditions

Education

BC Provincial Class II license with air brake endorsement

Driver's abstract required

Grade 12

Job description

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for casual/on call,bus drivers.This is an on-call, as required position, with the potential to lead to fulltime and permanent employment.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Transportation Services - the successful incumbent will be responsible for the loading, unloading,transport and supervision of passengers.Maintaining bus cleanliness, conducting pre/post trip safety inspections and completing associated records.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Provincial Class II driver’s license with an air brake endorsement.
• A driver’s abstract is required for the employer to assess the driving record of the applicant.
• Preference will be given to applicants with professional driving experience.
• Grade 12

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• This position requires a conscientious driver with the ability to transport students safely and efficiently.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate superior interpersonal skills, have the ability to build rapport with students, and must be able to deal with challenging student behavior in a calm, controlled and professional manner.
• Incumbents must be able to demonstrate sound judgment as required when making driving decisions under various road conditions and when dealing with student behavior.

This is a unionized position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $32.81 .

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.