School Bus Drivers - Temporary (On Call)

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Nakusp; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) is seeking temporary school bus drivers to support operations on a temporary or relief basis. Drivers transport students according to a daily schedule, coordinate with school administration on student safety, and maintain order on the bus.

Applicants must hold a BC Class 2 license with air endorsement, have a minimum of Grade 12, and at least 1 year of school bus or large vehicle driving experience.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 2 license with air endorsement.
• Minimum of Grade 12 or its equivalent.
• At least 1 year of school bus or large vehicle driving experience.
• Ability to stay alert while driving and focus on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from school according to a predefined daily schedule.
• Transports students on non-scheduled trips when required.
• Ensures student safety and communicates safety concerns to staff as needed.
• Maintains order on the bus and enforces safety rules during boarding and alighting.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; conducts routine maintenance checks.
• Completes and submits required reports, e.g., daily pre-trip inspections.
• Maintains current First Aid qualification and attends safety trainings.

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Temporary/Relief School Bus Drivers

School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) is seeking temporary school bus drivers available to work on a temporary or relief basis. Temporary employment may lead to regular employment opportunities. Bus Drivers work under the supervision of the Manager of Operations and Transportation who has overall responsibility; however, drivers also work closely with school administration on matters concerning student conduct.

Nature of Position

• Transports students to and from school according to a pre-defined daily schedule.
• Transports students on non-scheduled trips when required.
• Ensures safety of students from pickup to drop off; communicates about student safety issues as needed.
• Maintains order on the bus and ensures adherence to safety rules while boarding and leaving the bus.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Performs routine maintenance inspections of bus for repairs and regular servicing.
• Re-fuels bus as required.
• Cleans the interior of the bus daily. Washes interior and exterior of bus as required.
• Performs a thorough end-of-school year cleaning of the interior and exterior of the bus.
• Performs minor emergency repairs.
• Completes and submits associated reports as required. (i.e.: daily pre-trip inspections)
• Maintains current First Aid qualification
• Attends professional learning and safety training sessions.
• Maintains documentation including trip manifests and annual student bus registration.
• Ensures student safety and coordinates with school staff.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the Manager of Operations and Transportation.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

• Valid B.C. Class 2 drivers license including a valid air endorsement.
• Minimum of Grade 12 or its equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year school bus or large passenger vehicle driving experience.
• Ability to remain alert at all times while driving, and to concentrate without being distracted.
• Ability to act with authority, and yet remain tactful and courteous.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and write required reports.
• Annual Drivers Medical Examination.
• Annual Driver's Abstract.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Basic knowledge of the working operation of a motor vehicle.
• Courteous and co-operative manner with students, other employees and the general public.

Temporary hours can range from 3 hrs/day up to 27.5 hrs/week. The wage rate for this position is $31.61/hour as per the Collective Agreement between the Board of School Trustees for School District 10 (Arrow Lakes) and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 2450.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check.