Bus Driver - Elk Valley - Casual

School District #5 (Southeast Kootenay); Fernie, Jaffray, Sparwood, Elkford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking a casual on-call bus driver to operate a school bus and other vehicles transporting students. The role reports to the Director of Operations or designee and serves multiple locations in BC.

The position requires a BC Class 2 license with air endorsement, Grade 12, and a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Candidates should be able to manage students on the bus and adapt to varying schedules.

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 would be an asset.
• Computer skills would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion of daily trip and pre-trip inspections, including fueling and fluids.
• Accurate completion of required forms such as duty status records, bus student misconduct reports, and traffic violations (may involve electronic equipment).
• Ultimately responsible for safe operation of the vehicle and management of all passengers.
• May 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 dangerous situations.
• Attend meetings or courses as required.
• Provide driver’s license abstract annually.
• Extra-curricular/co-curricular trips may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

First aid (Level 1)

Air-endorsed vehicle experience

Communications

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

BC Class 2 license with air endorsement

Computer Skills

Job description

POSTING: 4061331

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

Jaffray, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford

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

QUALIFICATIONS 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]