Bus Driver ON CALL

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

Job summary

A local school district in Canada is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students to and from school. Responsibilities include ensuring the students' safety, conducting bus inspections, and complying with transportation regulations. The ideal candidate must possess a valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License, First Aid Certification, and have relevant driving experience. This position offers flexible hours up to 30 per week, with no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education required.
• Minimum two years of professional driving experience.
• Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school as per routes.
• Monitor students' behavior and compliance.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Transportation Regulations

First Aid and CPR Certification

Education

Grade 10

Tools

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

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 while school is in session. There are no guaranteed hours.

Pay Rate: $27.18

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 by the position

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