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Casual Bus Drivers

qathet School District

Powell River, B.C.

Job description

qathet School District

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CASUAL BUS DRIVERS

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, or designate, we welcome applications for on-call casual bus drivers to join our transportation team.

Requirements:

  • Completion of Grade 12.
  • Current BC Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement.
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of a school bus required under the BC Motor Vehicle Act.
  • Skill in the safe and efficient operation and daily servicing of school buses.
  • Level 1 First Aid Certificate.
  • Bus Driving Experience.

These positions are part of CUPE L476 and offer an hourly wage of $30.41 per hour. For a complete job description, please visit our School District website at .

Application closing date: Open until filled

Interested qualified applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume. Please also include supporting certification documents.

Please submit applications to:

Human Resources Department

qathet School District

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

qathet School District is committed to equity and diversity, and a staff team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly face discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or religion; persons with physical and/or mental disabilities; and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities.

About this occupation

This job is classed under Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators (NOC 73301) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators drive buses and operate streetcars, subway trains and light rail transit vehicles to transport passengers on established routes. Bus drivers are employed by urban transit systems, school boards or transportation authorities and private transportation companies. Streetcar, subway and light rail transit operators are employed by urban transit systems.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Bus drivers and streetcar operators
  • Drive buses or streetcars to transport passengers along established routes to local destinations
  • Drive buses to transport passengers and goods to intercity or long distance destinations
  • Drive sightseeing tour buses to transport passengers locally or over long distances
  • Drive buses equipped for wheelchair accessibility, and aid passengers in boarding

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Up to three months of on-the-job training, including classroom instruction, is usually provided for all occupations in this unit group.
  • A minimum of one year of safe driving experience is required.
  • Bus drivers require a Class B, C, E or F driver's licence in Ontario, and a Class 2 driver's licence is required in all other provinces and the territories.

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What you’ll do

Safely and efficiently operate school buses. Perform daily servicing of school buses. Comply with rules and regulations governing school bus operation. Work under the supervision of the Director of Operations or designate

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12; current BC Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement; knowledge of school bus operating rules and regulations under the BC Motor Vehicle Act; skill in safe and efficient school bus operation and daily servicing; Level 1 First Aid Certificate; and bus driving experience.

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