Bus Driver - Cranbrook - Casual

POSTING: 4061332

JOB SUMMARY: An employee hired to operate a school bus and other vehicles required to transport students. The employee is responsible to the Director of Operations or designee.

POSITION: CASUAL ON CALL

LOCATION: Cranbrook

HOURS OF WORK: 7:00 - 9:00 and 14:30 - 16:30 (times may vary)

WAGE RATE: As per CUPE Local 4165 Agreement $28.64

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 or equivalent or willing to obtain
• British Columbia Class 2 driver’s license with air endorsement
• Level 1 first aid certificate
• Experience operating an air-endorsed vehicle would be an asset
• Computer Skills would be an asset

MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Perform standardized and repetitive work routines.
• Operate a variety of tools related to the position.
• Be self-directed, work independently and/or work collegially in a team environment.
• Perform physical requirements of the duties required.
• Make Sound decisions and adjust to a variety of safety, mechanical, traffic and road conditions.
• Effectively and appropriately manage students on the bus.
• Work with disagreeable conditions from time to time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work under pressure, multi­task and meet deadlines.
• Understand and comply with laws, directives, and guidelines pertaining to the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Accurate completion of daily trip and pre-trip inspections, which may include adding fuel, oil, and other consumable fluids.
• Accurate completion of required forms such as duty status records, bus student misconduct reports, and traffic violations. This may require drivers to use electronic equipment.
• Ultimately responsible for all aspects regarding the safe operation of the vehicle and the management of all passengers.
• May be required to load, unload, and secure wheelchairs.
• Drivers must report unsafe conditions, including mechanical, traffic, road conditions, discipline and scheduling issues, to the supervisor or designate as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Ensure the bus is cleaned daily and weekly as required.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Provide appropriate action for accidents and other potentially serious and/or dangerous situations.
• Attend meetings or courses, such as student discipline, as required.
• Provide driver’s license abstract annually.
• Extra-curricular/co-curricular trips may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties.

All applications must be submitted through Make Future to be considered for the position. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, certificates and at least three (3) professional references, preferably from current supervisors. When applying for positions, applicants are responsible for providing details of their qualifications. Please include copies of all relevant certificates or diplomas.

The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Records Review Act. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information about this posting, please contact Amanda Skene, HR Coordinator. amanda.skene@sd5.bc.ca

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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