Bus Driver

St. Clement's School; Ashcroft; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian school district is seeking a Bus Driver for the 2024-2025 school year. The role entails transporting students safely to and from school and ensuring their supervision during transit. Candidates must possess a valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement and have at least 2 years of driving experience. Additional skills in vehicle maintenance and communication are essential. This position offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees while adhering to safety standards.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and pension package

10-month contract

Qualifications

• Possession of valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement required.
• 2 years driving experience with Class 2 and air.
• Clear Driver's Abstract and criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and on trips as assigned.
• Supervise students on the bus to maintain a safe environment.
• Undertake pre- and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement

Driving experience with Class 2 and air

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge of vehicles

Ability to maintain student discipline

Job description

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL)

BUS DRIVER

Overview

School Year

Date Position to be Filled

Rate of Pay/Hour

2024-2025

As soon as possible - Ongoing

Location

Hours of Work

Specific Info

All District Communities; All Bus Routes

Varied depending on route Minimum 4/hours/day

10 Month Position

Gold Trail offers a competitive benefits and pension package to eligible employees ** please note that bus drivers do not work in July and August

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Bus Driver, under the direction of the Director of Facilities and the Operations Foreman, will be required to drive a school bus in a safe and efficient manner.

The successful applicant is expected to:

• transport students to and from school and on all other trips as assigned
• supervise students on the bus to maintain a safe environment on regular, scheduled runs
• undertake pre- and post-trip inspections
• sweep and clean interior of bus daily and exterior as required to maintain safe and clean condition of vehicle
• make minor repairs as required and report to the Mechanic any items requiring repairs
• maintain student discipline
• undertake bus washing and needed lubrication
• other duties as required

Qualifications

• Possession of valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement
• 2 years of driving experience with Class 2 and air
• Clear Driver's Abstract
• Must have mechanical knowledge of vehicles
• Clear criminal record check
• Must be able to communicate and relate well with students
• Physical capability to perform the work
• Previous similar work experience desirable
• Commitment to working as a member of the school team in support of students

NOTE: Gold Trail School District will consider supporting interested applicants to obtain the necessary Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement.

Applications

In writing, with details of previous related experience, qualifications and abilities including Driver's License, Air Ticket, and Driver's Abstract to:

SHARI FEATHERSTONE

Director of Human Resources

School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)

PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0

Email: [e-mail]

The Gold Trail School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications over other applicants until such time as the percentage of staff of Indigenous ancestry in the School District is equal to the percentage of students of Indigenous ancestry in the School District.