Bus Driver

Government of Nova Scotia; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hebbville is seeking a qualified Bus Driver for route 251. Responsibilities include transporting students safely to schools, maintaining the bus, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have a valid class 2B driver's license and a completion of the necessary training course. This position operates on indefinite terms, providing essential transportation services for the community.

Qualifications

• Valid class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement is mandatory.
• Completion of the South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent is required.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills with transportation staff are essential.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to assigned schools following specific routes.
• Maintain the bus and ensure it is clean and in good working order.
• Enforce safety rules on the school bus as per regulations.

Skills

Strong driving skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Valid driver’s license (class 2B with air brake endorsement)

Completion of designated bus driver training course

Job description

Overview

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Competition #:

90239

Position:

Bus Driver - Route 251

Reports to:

Coordinator of Transportation

Employee Group:

CUPE

Schedule:

5 hours per day

Status & Wage:

Indefinite Term

Deadline to Apply:

February 4/26 at 11:59pm

Route # 251 5 hrs/day Hebbville sub-system

1st AM Run: Transporting students to Hebbville Elementary

Serving areas: Camperdown Rd, Sarty Rd & Camperdown School Rd

2nd AM Run: Transporting students to Park View Education Centre

Serving areas: Camperdown Rd, Lapland Rd, Sarty Rd & Mines Rd #2

1st PM Run: Transporting students from Hebbville Jr High

Serving areas: Century Dr, Highway 325 & William Wile Rd

2nd PM Run: Transporting students from PVEC

_serving areas: Maple St, Dufferin St, Century Dr, Hwy 3, Hirtle Rd, Hwy 331 & Newell Rd

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).
• Completion of South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics

• Strong driving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Courtesy in dealing with students and staff.
• Committed to safety and service.

Task Dimensions

Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, for example:

• The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures as established from time to time by the Transportation Manager.
• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to the Board policy and the Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and Advises Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.

Ensures his/her bus is well maintained, for example:

• Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.
• Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.

Submits in a timely fashion, any necessary driver records and reports, for example:

• Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Report forms, Student Information Sheets, and National Safety Code – Daily Log.
• Hours may change due to overnight resting spot. For permanent positions, a new time and meterage must be completed within one week of starting the route.

First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants can:

• Complete an online resume/profile

Internal CUPE Members

• Apply online or
• FAX resume with competition # to 902-541-3012 or
• Drop off resume with competition # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater, NS B4V 0A2

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license. Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.