driver, school bus

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Halifax is seeking a qualified individual to oversee passenger safety and maintain vehicle integrity. Responsibilities include ensuring safe boarding, directing emergency evacuations, and performing vehicle inspections. Candidates must possess a valid Driver's Licence and will receive training. This position requires working on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• Will train.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).
• Medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents.
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures.
• Complete logbooks and reports.
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems.
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped.
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Job description

Overview Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player