School Bus Driver - On-Call Student Transport

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay; Jaffray, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay is seeking a Casual On-Call School Bus Driver to operate a school bus and other vehicles required to transport students. The role reports to the Director of Operations or designee.

Hours are 7:00–9:00 and 14:30–16:30; wage is per CUPE Local 4165 agreement. Qualifications include Grade 12, BC Class 2 with air endorsement, Level 1 first aid, and willingness to obtain credentials; experience with air-endorsed vehicles and computer skills are assets.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Perform standardized and repetitive work routines.
• Operate a variety of tools related to the position.
• Be self-directed, work independently and/or work collegially in a team environment.
• Perform physical requirements of the duties required.
• Make Sound decisions and adjust to a variety of safety, mechanical, traffic and road conditions.
• Effectively and appropriately manage students on the bus.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Understand and comply with laws, directives, and guidelines pertaining to the job.

Responsibilities

• Accurate completion of daily trip and pre-trip inspections, which may include adding fuel, oil, and other consumable fluids.
• Accurate completion of required forms such as duty status records, bus student misconduct reports, and traffic violations. This may require drivers to use electronic equipment.
• Ultimately responsible for all aspects regarding the safe operation of the vehicle and the management of all passengers.
• May be required to load, unload, and secure wheelchairs.
• Drivers must report unsafe conditions, including mechanical, traffic, road conditions, discipline and scheduling issues, to the supervisor or designate as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Ensure the bus is cleaned daily and weekly as required.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Provide appropriate action for accidents and other potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Attend meetings or courses, such as student discipline, as required.
• Provide driver’s license abstract annually.
• Extra-curricular/co-curricular trips may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Self-directed

Independent worker

Team player

Maintain confidentiality

Work under pressure

Multitask

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

BC Class 2 license with air endorsement

Level 1 first aid certificate

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

School District 5 Southeast Kootenay is seeking a Casual On-Call School Bus Driver to operate a school bus and other vehicles required to transport students. The role reports to the Director of Operations or designee.

Hours are 7:00–9:00 and 14:30–16:30; wage is per CUPE Local 4165 agreement. Qualifications include Grade 12, BC Class 2 with air endorsement, Level 1 first aid, and willingness to obtain credentials; experience with air-endorsed vehicles and computer skills are assets.