Bus Driver - Elk Valley - Casual

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay; Jaffray, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay is seeking a Casual On-Call School Bus Driver to operate a school bus and other vehicles required to transport students. The role reports to the Director of Operations or designee.

Hours are 7:00–9:00 and 14:30–16:30; wage is per CUPE Local 4165 agreement. Qualifications include Grade 12, BC Class 2 with air endorsement, Level 1 first aid, and willingness to obtain credentials; experience with air-endorsed vehicles and computer skills are assets.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Self-directed

Independent worker

Team player

Maintain confidentiality

Work under pressure

Multitask

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC Class 2 license with air endorsement

Level 1 first aid certificate

Tools

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.