MBG - Bus Driver

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

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring a Bus Driver for the Middleton Bus Garage. This role involves operating school buses in the Kings/Middleton area while ensuring safety and discipline among passengers. Applicants must hold a valid Nova Scotia Operator's License and possess good communication skills. Part-time work with a pay rate as per the CUPE Collective Agreement is offered. Applications are accepted until midnight on June 16, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 19 years.
• Current Nova Scotia Operator's License Class 2B with air brake endorsement.
• Clean driving record; up-to-date medical and vision tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate seventy-two passenger school buses on assigned routes.
• Ensure safety and discipline of passengers.
• Perform routine maintenance and pre-trip inspections on the bus.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Moral Conduct

Job description

Bus Driver

Middleton Bus Garage

Rate of pay: As per the CUPE Collective Agreement ($28.82)

Vacant position

Effective immediately

(5 hours per day)

Closing date for applications: Midnight, June 16, 2025

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance withthe Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Collective Agreement Local 3876.

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Applicants must be a minimum age of 19 years of age, have a current Nova Scotia Operator’s License Class 2B with air brake endorsement.
• Clean driving record and up-to date medical and vision tests.
• Applicants should possess good communication skills and demonstrate reliability and high moral conduct.

Responsibilities:

• Supports operations in the Kings/Middleton area.
• Operating seventy-two passenger school buses with air brakes on assigned routes and extracurricular trips.
• Responsibility for safety and discipline of passengers.
• Daily routine maintenance including cleaning, washing and pre-trip inspections of the vehicle.

Training in basic First Aid/CPR and experience operating a school bus on all kinds of roads and during all weather conditions is required.

Qualified applicants from within the CUPE Bargaining Unit Local 3876 will be considered prior to processing applications from external applicants. Please include the names,telephone numbers and email addresses of three work-related references.