Bus Driver - Cranbrook - Casual

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay in Cranbrook is seeking a casual on-call bus driver to operate a school bus and other vehicles for student transport. You will report to the Director of Operations or designee and ensure safe passenger management.

The role requires a Grade 12, BC Class 2 license with air endorsement, Level 1 first aid, and the ability to perform pre-trip inspections and handle occasional load/unload of wheelchairs. Flexibility for varied hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent, or willing to obtain.
• BC Class 2 driver's license with air endorsement.
• Level 1 first aid certificate.
• Experience operating an air-endorsed vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion of daily trip and pre-trip inspections.
• Accurate completion of required forms such as duty status records and reports using electronic equipment.
• Ultimately responsible for safe operation of the vehicle and management of all passengers.
• May be required to load, unload, and secure wheelchairs.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as safe to do so.
• Ensure the bus is cleaned daily and weekly as required.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Provide action for accidents and potentially dangerous situations.
• Attend meetings or courses as required.
• Provide driver's license abstract annually.
• Extra-curricular trips may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-directed work

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Physical fitness

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC Class 2 driver’s license with air endorsement

Level 1 first aid certificate

Tools

Electronic forms

Job description

POSTING: 4061332

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to operate a school bus and other vehicles required to transport students. The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designee.

POSITION

CASUAL ON CALL

LOCATION

Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK

7:00 - 9:00 and 14:30 - 16:30 (times may vary)

WAGE RATE

As per CUPE Local 4165 Agreement $28.64

Qualification Required

• Grade 12 or equivalent or willing to obtain
• British Columbia Class 2 driver's license with air endorsement
• Level 1 first aid certificate
• Experience operating an air-endorsed vehicle would be an asset
• Computer Skills would be an asset

Must Have The Ability To

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Perform standardized and repetitive work routines.
• Operate a variety of tools related to the position.
• Be self-directed, work independently and/or work collegially in a team environment.
• Perform physical requirements of the duties required.
• Make Sound decisions and adjust to a variety of safety, mechanical, traffic and road conditions.
• Effectively and appropriately manage students on the bus.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Understand and comply with laws, directives, and guidelines pertaining to the job.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Accurate completion of daily trip and pre-trip inspections, which may include adding fuel, oil, and other consumable fluids.
• Accurate completion of required forms such as duty status records, bus student misconduct reports, and traffic violations. This may require drivers to use electronic equipment.
• Ultimately responsible for all aspects regarding the safe operation of the vehicle and the management of all passengers.
• May be required to load, unload, and secure wheelchairs.
• Drivers must report unsafe conditions, including mechanical, traffic, road conditions, discipline and scheduling issues, to the supervisor or designate as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Ensure the bus is cleaned daily and weekly as required.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Provide appropriate action for accidents and other potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Attend meetings or courses, such as student discipline, as required.
• Provide driver's license abstract annually.
• Extra-curricular/co-curricular trips may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. [e-mail]