Relief Bus Drivers (Keremeos)

School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) Job Description

JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER / JOB NO: 327

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Facilities

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the director of facilities, the bus driver provides transportation of students.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• safely transport passengers per set schedule;
• supervise passengers and ensure bus safety rules are regarded;
• assist in emergency situations and administer basic first aid;
• carry out regulated safety inspections and complete logs;
• report bus deficiencies and malfunctions to the mechanic;
• clean bus as scheduled and/or required;
• participate in job-related training and staff development;
• communicate positively and effectively, and interact as a collaborative and consultative team member;
• understand and act in accordance with school and district policies and procedures, district Health & Safety Manual, WorkSafeBC regulations, Motor Vehicle Act, and National Safety Code;
• maintain confidentiality; and
• other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class 2 BC driver's licence with air endorsement;
• one year experience in bus passenger transportation obtained within the last three years, and a safe driving record (driver abstract required);
• thorough understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act and National Safety Code;
• demonstrated ability to drive a school bus;
• ability to take direction from the supervisor and work as part of a team;
• effective communication skills in verbal, written and electronic format;
• strong problem-solving and organizational skills; and
• physical ability to perform all aspects of the position.

Note: Clear criminal record checks are required prior to employment with the district.

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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