Bus Driver

School District No. 22 (Vernon) is currently accepting applications for casual/on call, bus drivers. This is an on-call, as required position, with the potential to lead to fulltime and permanent employment.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Transportation Services - the successful incumbent will be responsible for the loading, unloading, transport and supervision of passengers. Maintaining bus cleanliness, conducting pre/post trip safety inspections and completing associated records.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC Provincial Class II driver’s license with an air brake endorsement.
• A driver’s abstract is required for the employer to assess the driving record of the applicant.
• Preference will be given to applicants with professional driving experience.
• Grade 12

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• This position requires a conscientious driver with the ability to transport students safely and efficiently.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate superior interpersonal skills, have the ability to build rapport with students, and must be able to deal with challenging student behavior in a calm, controlled and professional manner.
• Incumbents must be able to demonstrate sound judgment as required when making driving decisions under various road conditions and when dealing with student behavior.

This is a unionized position, CUPE Local 5523 and the hourly rate of pay is $32.81 .

While all applicants will be considered, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.

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.

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