Spare Bus Driver / Equipment Operator - Transportation Department

St. Clement's School; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Surrey is looking for a Spare Bus Driver / Equipment Operator II to safely transport students and operate construction equipment. The ideal candidate will have a valid BC driver's license, understanding of vehicle maintenance, and strong communication skills. This unionized position offers an hourly wage of $30.80 and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan.

Benefits

Municipal pension

Health benefits

Vacation & sick benefits

Qualifications

• Must have valid unrestricted Class 1 or Class 2 BC Driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Three months' recent experience with maintenance tasks using mobile equipment preferred.
• Ability to perform pre/post-trip vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus for student transport to and from school.
• Perform pre/post-trip safety inspections on the bus.
• Operate and maintain light to medium mobile construction equipment.

Skills

Public relations skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Basic vehicle mechanical functions understanding

Education

Completion of the B.C. School Bus Driver Training course

Less than grade 12 with additional training

Tools

Forklift

Mobile construction equipment

Job description

Spare Bus Driver / Equipment Operator II

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia,Surrey Schoolsprovides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities,offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.

Reporting to the Manager of Transportation within the Facilities Division, Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a 76-passenger school bus transporting students to and from schools and extra-curricular events. Bus Drivers must perform daily vehicle safety checks, and maintain cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle. They are responsible for building rapport with students, parents and school administrators and are required to monitor student conduct on the bus.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Bus Driver

• Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in compliance with District Policies, National Safety Code and the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C
• Checks fuel, oil and coolant levels, etc. regularly and refills to proper levels as necessary
• Drives a school bus to safely transport students to and from school and drives extra curricular runs
• Monitors student conduct on the bus and reports any disciplinary problems to designated authorities
• Sweeps and cleans vehicle interior daily, washes and sanitizes the vehicle interior weekly and washed the exterior as necessary to maintain vehicle in a safe and clean condition. Reports items requiring repair to designated authority, ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition at all times
• Prepares and completes forms, reports, route maps, etc., as required. Performs related duties, as required

Equipment Operator II

• Operates rubber tired internal combustion engine vehicles between 1800-5500 kilograms G.V.W. with all applicable attachments including post hole auger, rototiller, aerator, flail mower, rock picker, forklift sickle, gang mower and front end loader, etc
• Operates vehicle 16,000 kilograms G.V.W. and under, including a dump truck
• Plans and organizes work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and tasks. Loads, unloads and delivers a variety of material
• Operates materiel handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and high-reaches to load, unload from trucks and store and retrieve materiel
• Set-up and take down stages and risers as required
• Inspects, performs routine servicing and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated. Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor
• May provide direction to assigned subordinates
• Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in accordance with District policies. May be required to perform the functions specified in a lower classification
• Completes forms, as required
• Drives District vehicles to and from job sites. Performs related duties, as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Ability, & Skills - Bus Driver/Equipment Operator

• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements
• Skill and ability in the safe and efficient operation of conventional and forward control gasoline and diesel powered buses
• Public relations skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others
• Ability to perform pre / post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code, and School Act and other applicable regulations
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
• Ability to successfully complete SOFA Training
• Ability to plan and coordinate work and to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of machinery
• Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment, and perform manual labour
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment used
• Ability and skill to acquire forklift certification and to operate material handling equipment
• Ability to utilize computer software applications such as the warehouse information system and work order system.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations, and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
• Knowledge of National Safety Code and Highway Traffic Act
• Ability to read and understand simple blueprints, working drawings and sketches
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others

APPLICANT MUST HAVE:

• A valid unrestricted Class 1 or Class 2 BC Driver’s license, with air brake endorsement
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Completion of the B.C. School Bus Driver Training course
• Less than grade 12, plus additional training in the operation of rubber tired mobile construction and maintenance equipment recognized by the district is considered an asset
• Three months' recent experience performing a variety of maintenance tasks utilizing light to medium mobile construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is considered an asset

• A successful bus driving test will be required for all shortlisted candidates.

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $30.80 per hour plus a benefits package including municipal pension, health, vacation & sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by clicking “apply" to the right of the posting. This posting will close August 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call 604-572-0500 and ask for Manager, Transportation.

Note: Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.