Bus Driver

Saanich School District; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Central Saanich is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport students. This on-call position requires a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with an Air Brake Endorsement. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle inspections, monitoring student behavior, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of professional driving experience and possess a Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate. Join an essential role in facilitating student transport during the school year.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years professional driving experience required.
• Successful completion of District Bus Driver Examination mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Transportation Regulations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from school in accordance with routes and schedules.
• Monitors and disciplines students to ensure safety during transit.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Knowledge of motor mechanics

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training

Education

Grade 10

Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement

Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate

Job description

Overview

Location: Transportation

Position: Bus Driver

Hours: up to 30 hours per week

Current Shift: This is an on-call position working on an as-needed basis up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday when school is in session, 10 months per year. There are no guaranteed hours.

Pay Rate: $27.18

Job Description

Position
Bus Driver

Summary

Under limited direction of the Transportation Manager operates a school bus to transport students in accordance with the District Bus Drivers' Manual, NSC Safety Manual and School District Policy.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from school in accordance with routes and schedules
• Directs, monitors and disciplines students and ensures compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures
• Consults with parents, teachers and school administration regarding student behaviour and discipline
• Monitors and uses two-way radio
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code and CVSE guidelines
• Transports students on local, out-of-town and overnight field trips as requested by the School Board
• Regularly fuels vehicle using diesel
• Reports defects to vehicle maintenance personnel, assists in assessing maintenance problems and performs minor running maintenance and emergency repairs when required
• Ensures the safe loading, riding and unloading of students with special needs and students prone to violent behaviour
• Consults with the Transportation Manager regarding bus routes, passengers, discipline problems and traffic violation reports
• Cleans and disinfects interior and exterior of school bus
• Instructs students in Kindergarten-Grade 2 Bus Safety Program
• Provides orientation to temporary bus drivers
• Provides emergency first aid
• Secures bus and activates Physical Plant security system and access gates
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required

Qualifications

• Grade 10
• Minimum two years professional driving experience
• Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Successful completion of District Bus Driver Examination
• Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Transportation Regulations
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of motor mechanics
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training