Bus Driver - Permanent

School District #38 (Richmond); Richmond; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal Pension

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation

Sick benefits

Job summary

Richmond School District is seeking a permanent, full-time bus driver to transport students within the district's 47 school facilities and on field trips. This unionized split-shift position offers a 30-hour work week at CAD 29.25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including Municipal Pension, health, dental, vacation, and sick leave.

The role requires a BC Class 2 driver’s license with air brake endorsement, at least 1 year of bus operation experience, and a safe driving history.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 2 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Minimum 1 year passenger bus operation experience.
• Clean driving record as per Motor Vehicle branch.
• Knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair basics.
• Friendly, courteous, and effective with passengers.
• Excellent knowledge of Greater Vancouver area and traffic patterns.

Responsibilities

• Transport students within the district's 47 schools.
• Conduct field trips as required.
• Maintain safety and report bus maintenance issues.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Geography knowledge

Team player

Education

BC Class 2 license

Tools

Air brake endorsement

Bus maintenance knowledge

Job description

BUS DRIVER

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be The Best Place to Learn and Lead.

School District No. 38 (Richmond) is looking for a permanent, full-time bus driver to join our transportation department to transport students within the district's 47 school facilities and on field trips. Please note this position has a split shift with a minimum of 30 hours/week with the opportunity to work increased hours upon completion of probation.

Required Qualifications

• A valid BC Class 2 Drivers License with an air brake endorsement;
• At least one (1) years work experience in the operation of passenger busses;
• Demonstrated safe driving history as represented by a Drivers abstract from the Motor Vehicle branch;
• Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements;
• The ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations;
• A good knowledge of the Greater Vancouver geographic locations, road and traffic patterns.

This is a unionized split-shift position that offers a 30-hour work week with an hourly wage rate of $29.25, plus a comprehensive benefits package including Municipal Pension, health, dental, vacation, and sick benefits.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.