Permanent Bus Driver - Pilot Butte

Prairie Valley School Division; Pilot Butte; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Bring child on board

Job summary

Prairie Valley School Division is seeking a dedicated bus driver to provide safe, efficient transportation for students to and from school and activities.

You will operate a school bus in varied conditions, applying traffic regulations and classroom strategies for positive student behaviour while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License.
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement; training available for non-licensed drivers.
• Clear driver's abstract with last 5 years details to be submitted with application.
• Satisfactory medical examinations per The Highway Traffic Act and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school activities.
• Operate a school bus safely and in accordance with Traffic Acts and handbooks.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies to manage student conduct.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while on routes.

Skills

Safe driving

Traffic acts knowledge

Behaviour management

Patience

Independent work

Education

Saskatchewan Class 1-5 License

School Bus Endorsement

Clean driving abstract

Medical examination

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Purpose: Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
• Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
• Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
• Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License
• Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement
  • training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
• Clear driver's abstract, with no major infractions
  • A current Driver's Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
  • A copy of the abstract can be:
    • uploaded to your online application
    • emailed to [e-mail]
    • faxed to 306-543-1771.
• Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
• First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division's expense.

Working Conditions

• Full time bus routes are paid at daily base rate of $58.63 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.23/km
  • The mileage for this route ispaid at the minimum of 90 kms for a total of $79.33 per day
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan
• Employer matched pension plan
• Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
• Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
• Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.