Bus Driver
Operations Department · Ashcroft, B.C. · Part time
Gold Trail offers a competitive benefits and pension package to eligible employees ** please note that bus drivers do not work in July and August
Posted
Job description
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 74 (GOLD TRAIL)
BUS DRIVER
School Year
Date Position to be Filled
Rate of Pay/Hour
2024-2025
As soon as possible - Ongoing
$33.14
Location
Hours of Work
Specific Info
All District Communities; All Bus Routes
Varied depending on route Minimum 4/hours/day
10 Month Position
Gold Trail offers a competitive benefits and pension package to eligible employees ** please note that bus drivers do not work in July and August
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Bus Driver, under the direction of the Director of Facilities and the Operations Foreman, will be required to drive a school bus in a safe and efficient manner.
The successful applicant is expected to:
- transport students to and from school and on all other trips as assigned
- supervise students on the bus to maintain a safe environment on regular, scheduled runs
- undertake pre- and post-trip inspections
- sweep and clean interior of bus daily and exterior as required to maintain safe and clean condition of vehicle
- make minor repairs as required and report to the Mechanic any items requiring repairs
- maintain student discipline
- undertake bus washing and needed lubrication
- other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
- Possession of valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement
- 2 years of driving experience with Class 2 and air
- Clear Driver's Abstract
- Must have mechanical knowledge of vehicles
- Clear criminal record check
- Must be able to communicate and relate well with students
- Physical capability to perform the work
- Previous similar work experience desirable
- Commitment to working as a member of the school team in support of students
NOTE: Gold Trail School District will consider supporting interested applicants to obtain the necessary
Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement.
APPLICATIONS:
In writing, with details of previous related experience, qualifications and abilities including Driver's License, Air Ticket, and Driver's Abstract to:
SHARI FEATHERSTONE
Director of Human Resources
School District No. 74 (Gold Trail)
PO Box 250, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0
Email:
The Gold Trail School District has received approval from the Human Rights Tribunal allowing preferential hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry. The District may give preference in hiring to persons of Indigenous ancestry who possess the necessary qualifications over other applicants until such time as the percentage of staff of Indigenous ancestry in the School District is equal to the percentage of students of Indigenous ancestry in the School District.
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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AI Summary
What you’ll do
Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips. Supervise students on the bus. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Clean the interior and exterior of the bus. Make minor repairs and report required repairs to the mechanic. Maintain student discipline. Wash and lubricate buses. Perform other duties as required
What you’ll need
Valid Class 2 Driver's License with air endorsement, or willingness to obtain one with potential employer support; two years of Class 2 and air driving experience; clear driver's abstract; mechanical knowledge of vehicles; clear criminal record check; ability to communicate and relate well with students; physical capability to perform the work; previous similar work experience is desirable; and commitment to supporting students as part of the school team.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for eligible employees
- Pension package for eligible employees