School Bus Driver Role - Acheson, AB

Stock Transportation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stock Transportation Ltd. in Edmonton, AB is hiring a School Bus Driver to provide daily transportation on an assigned route for students. Responsibilities include safe driving, pre-trip inspections, aiding boarding and exiting passengers, and maintaining discipline per company policy.

Must hold appropriate licences and pass background checks. The role requires availability for split shifts Monday to Friday, with opportunities for ongoing safety meetings and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Alberta- Must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence or higher and possess good driving history (no more than 3 demerit points accumulated and no speeding tickets over 24km/hr)
• Ontario- Must possess a valid provincial Class G Driver's Licence or higher and possess good driving history (no more than 3 demerit points accumulated and no speeding tickets over 24km/hr)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a clean Drivers Abstract
• Must have at least 2 years of driving history
• Must successfully complete the Company provided training program required by the province
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
• Must successfully complete medical test as per the province's requirements
• A First-Aid Certificate may be required depending on the school board
• Must be available to work a split shift (both morning and afternoon shifts) on a daily basis from Monday to Friday
• Must possess tact and diplomacy in dealing with Students, Parents, and School Personnel
• Must be committed, dependable and reliable

Responsibilities

• Pick up passengers at pre-determined locations
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behaviour with their supervisor or manager
• Report to work on time and operate route in a safe manner
• Conduct pre-trip inspections daily, using Company tools and swipe technology
• Practice defensive driving at all times, and proactively avoid accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Open and close bus doors daily, and assist passengers who are boarding and exiting the bus
• Evacuate bus in emergency situations and physically assist passengers to evacuate
• Refill fuel and washer fluid in assigned vehicle when necessary, before picking up passengers
• Manage student behaviour by exercising communication and discipline as per Company policies, and report student discipline issues to the school and to the Company immediately
• Report all accidents, incidents, and major or minor defects, to office immediately
• Complete all required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests, in a timely manner
• Deliver vehicle to office for repairs, preventative maintenance inspections, and repairs
• Contact Parents of passengers if instructed to by the Company
• Attend all Company Safety Meetings
• Adhere to Company standards in the operation of Company vehicles and customer service
• Follow all Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, as well as local Customer Service Center work directions and instructions
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company

Job description

Job Requirements

School Bus Driver - Edmonton, AB

Address - 26955 Ellis Drive, Acheson, AB T7X-6N3

Pay: $28.84/Hour

Open Interviews: Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (MDT).

Stock Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of Summit School Services) operates more than 2,800 school buses and serves 35+ school districts throughout Ontario and Alberta. Our corporate office, located in Markham ON, houses the administrative and support functions for the company. Stock Transportation has a strong record of success and decades of experience in pupil transportation. With the support of Summit School Services, we are continually focused on delivering our service promise: Getting students to school safely, on time and ready to learn®.

School Bus Driver

A School Bus Driver provides daily transportation services to Students on an assigned route. The Driver interacts with Parents, Teachers, and other School personnel.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Pick up passengers at pre-determined locations
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behaviour with their supervisor or manager
• Report to work on time and operate route in a safe manner
• Conduct pre-trip inspections daily, using Company tools and swipe technology
• Practice defensive driving at all times, and proactively avoid accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Open and close bus doors daily, and assist passengers who are boarding and exiting the bus
• Evacuate bus in emergency situations and physically assist passengers to evacuate
• Refill fuel and washer fluid in assigned vehicle when necessary, before picking up passengers
• Manage student behaviour by exercising communication and discipline as per Company policies, and report student discipline issues to the school and to the Company immediately
• Report all accidents, incidents, and major or minor defects, to office immediately
• Complete all required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests, in a timely manner
• Deliver vehicle to office for repairs, preventative maintenance inspections, and repairs
• Contact Parents of passengers if instructed to by the Company
• Attend all Company Safety Meetings
• Adhere to Company standards in the operation of Company vehicles and customer service
• Follow all Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, as well as local Customer Service Center work directions and instructions
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company

Requirements

• Alberta- Must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence or higher and possess good driving history (no more than 3 demerit points accumulated and no speeding tickets over 24km/hr)
• Ontario- Must possess a valid provincial Class G Driver's Licence or higher and possess good driving history (no more than 3 demerit points accumulated and no speeding tickets over 24km/hr)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a clean Drivers Abstract
• Must have at least 2 years of driving history
• Must successfully complete the Company provided training program required by the province
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
• Must successfully complete medical test as per the province's requirements
• A First-Aid Certificate may be required depending on the school board
• Must be available to work a split shift (both morning and afternoon shifts) on a daily basis from Monday to Friday
• Must possess tact and diplomacy in dealing with Students, Parents, and School Personnel
• Must be committed, dependable and reliable

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.